Kate Middleton releases slick new promo video ahead of her 'heartfelt' Christmas carol concert as she calls for people to 'shine for each other in times of joy and sadness'
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The Princess of Wales has told the nation that 'we must all shine for each other' in an emotional address posted on social media ahead of her carol concert tonight. Families gathered on Christmas Eve are in for a regal treat when The Princess of Wales' carol concert, which took place at Westminster Abbey, airs this evening.
![[A festive handshake: The new video montage shows the Princess of Wales shaking hands with a young attendee of the service]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/12/93455089-14224241-image-a-1_1735042941513.jpg)
And Kate offered a taster of what viewers can expect tonight with a video montage posted to the royals' Instagram followers, calling the concert, filled with royal and celebrity faces, 'a heartfelt celebration'. The short clip sees moments from the service including those who attended admiring Christmas messages on a 'kindness tree' outside the Abbey, the Princess chatting with youngsters before the service and musicians playing instruments as the crowds entered.
![[Kate (pictured left) hosted her fourth 'Together at Christmas ' concert at Westminster Abbey at the start of December, with members of the royal family including Prince William and the Wales children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte in attendance]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/12/93398939-14223895-Kate_pictured_left_hosted_her_fourth_Together_at_Christmas_conce-a-30_1735042311496.jpg)
The message, posted to the Prince and Princess of Wales' 16.8million followers this afternoon, said the service reflects 'upon the importance of love and empathy'. It is the fourth time the royal has held the annual festive concert - but this year's is particularly poignant as the 42-year-old royal continues her recovery from cancer; Prince William has described 2024 as 'probably the hardest year of my life'.
![[The event takes place at Westminster Abbey]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/11/92870149-14223895-The_event_takes_place_at_Westminster_Abbey-a-20_1735039957053.jpg)
Kate's impassioned voice over thanks 'inspiring' people 'embracing those in need', saying: 'This carol service is a heartfelt celebration of everyone of you.'. The Princess of Wales, 42, posted a teaser of what viewers can expect at this evening's carol service, including an emotional message saying 'we are all each other's light'.
![[A vision in festive red: Kate Middleton donned a couture coat by Alexander McQueen with a red tartan skirt]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/11/93380975-14223895-The_service_will_begin_with_a_voice_over_message_by_the_Princess-a-6_1735038984953.jpg)
