Kate Middleton narrates special opening for her carol concert as she urges people to 'slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all'
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The Princess of Wales has called for people to 'slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all' and turn to 'love, not fear' in the opening for her annual carol concert. Airing on ITV on Christmas Eve, the broadcast of Kate's service will open with a special festive message from the royal, 42, in which she talks about the importance of love and empathy.
![[Kate (pictured left) hosted her fourth 'Together at Christmas ' concert at Westminster Abbey at the start of December, with members of the royal family such as Prince William and the Wales children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte in attendance]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/10/93398939-14218637-image-a-13_1734865087269.jpg)
Kate hosted her fourth 'Together at Christmas' concert at Westminster Abbey at the start of December, with members of the royal family such as Prince William and the Wales children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte in attendance. It marked one of the few times the mother-of-three has made a public appearance this year, after undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy in the first half of 2024.
![[The Princess of Wales, 42, hosted her fourth 'Together at Christmas' service at the historic church in the heart of London at the start of December]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/10/93380975-14218637-image-a-14_1734865095956.jpg)
Her heartfelt message - which was given in a letter to every guest at the concert on December 6, and 15 regional community services - has now been shared in a clip from the upcoming broadcast. Kate says: 'Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, it is a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies, but it's also a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all.
![[Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales during the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/10/93391479-14218637-Prince_Louis_and_the_Princess_of_Wales_during_the_Together_At_Ch-a-16_1734865110689.jpg)
'It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life, that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness, so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about. 'The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others. It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as just how much we need each other in spite of our differences. Above all else, it encourages us to turn to love, not fear.'.
![[The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte, arrive for the Together At Christmas carol service]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/10/92882293-14218637-The_Prince_and_Princess_of_Wales_and_their_children_Prince_Georg-a-17_1734865116645.jpg)
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