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The Princess of Wales’s annual piano recital is scheduled for Friday. The “Together at Christmas” caroling show will be filmed at Westminster Abbey, and then aired on ITV on Christmas Eve. In years past, the event has not gotten any kind of high viewership, but it’s considered a success because everyone has agreed that this kind of busywork suits Kate, especially since Kensington Palace staffers are the ones largely organizing the whole mess. This year, Kate “wrote” a letter to carol-service attendees, and the royal reporters are trying to hype it.
The Princess of Wales has described the importance of “taking ourselves away from the pressures of daily life” and finding “space to live”, as she gradually returns to public duties after cancer treatment. Before hosting her annual Together at Christmas carol service for 1,600 guests at Westminster Abbey on Friday, Kate has written to people who will attend smaller, community carol services across the country in the coming weeks.
In the emotional letter, which uses the word “love” 11 times, she said that when people can “stop” for a moment — as she has done this year while receiving treatment — they can find the time to live with “an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness”.
Since completing her chemotherapy in the summer, after being diagnosed with cancer at the start of the year and taking several months away from public life, Kate, 42, has signalled that her recovery is ongoing and her return to public duties will continue to be gradual.
At her carol service on Friday, she will be joined by the Prince of Wales and, it is thought, their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, who all attended last year.
In the letter, sent to guests attending 15 nationwide services in locations including Aberdeen, Cornwall, Northern Ireland and Wales, Kate wrote: “It [Christmas] is a time for celebration and joy, but it also gives us the opportunity to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all.
“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.”
The thing that sort of kills me about Kate and Charles in particular using the language of WASP Christianity is that they do not give two f–ks aout love, kindness or forgiveness and we’ve seen that in abundance in the past decade. Kate is a racist mean girl who openly worried about the skin color of her mixed-race nephew. Kate is the same person who launched a years-long character assassination on a sister-in-law. And don’t get me started on the privilege of “take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life.” Ol’ girl has done a half-dozen work events in the past twelve months, what “pressures of daily life”?
The Times also confirmed other details about the Christmas caroling thing – William will give a reading, as will Adam Peaty, Richard E. Grant, Sophie Okonedo and Michelle Dockery.
A special letter, reflecting on the importance of love, empathy and how much we need one another in the most difficult times. This will be given to each of the guests at the Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey and the fifteen Community Carol Services across… pic.twitter.com/BpHsHHPFKI
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 30, 2024
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North America Rights Only/Special Restrictions Apply-Please See Caption – London, UK -20211224-Royal Carols – Together At Christmas
Copyright is this image is jointly vested in The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Alex Bramall. Please credit Alex Bramall. Not for use after 31st December 2021 without prior permission from Kensington Palace. News editorial use only; no commercial use including any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-editorial use; no charge should be made for the supply, release or publication of the photographs; image must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified and must include all of the individuals in the photograph when published. The Duchess of Cambridge accompanies singer Tom Walker on the piano during a performance of his song ‘For Those Who Can’t Be Here’. This was pre-recorded in the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey, the day before The Duchess’ carol service and the performance features in Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which was broadcast by ITV on Christmas Eve 2021. Issue date: Friday December 24, 2021.
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Previously unissued photo dated 08/12/21 of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge taking part in ‘Royal Carols – Together At Christmas’, a Christmas carol concert hosted by the duchess at Westminster Abbey in London, which will be broadcast on Christmas Eve on ITV. Issue date: Wednesday December 22, 2021. Led by the duchess, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service was attended by those Kate and William had spent time with during recent engagements, as well as members of the armed forces involved in Operation Pitting, young carers, faith leaders and those who may have been more vulnerable or isolated during the pandemic.,Image: 649207573, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO UK USE FOR 48 HOURS- Fee Payable Upon reproduction – For queries contact Avalon sales@Avalon.red London +44 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles +1 310 822 0419 Berlin +49 30 76 212 251 Madrid +34 91 533 42 89, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red / Avalon
The King and The Queen Consort, The Prince and Princess of Wales, and other Members of the Royal Family attend the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales attends The “Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.,Image: 827907304, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
North America Rights Only/Special Restrictions Apply-Please See Caption – London, UK -20211224-Royal Carols – Together At Christmas
Copyright is this image is jointly vested in The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Alex Bramall. Please credit Alex Bramall. Not for use after 31st December 2021 without prior permission from Kensington Palace. News editorial use only; no commercial use including any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-editorial use; no charge should be made for the supply, release or publication of the photographs; image must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified and must include all of the individuals in the photograph when published. The Duchess of Cambridge accompanies singer Tom Walker on the piano during a performance of his song ‘For Those Who Can’t Be Here’. This was pre-recorded in the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey, the day before The Duchess’ carol service and the performance features in Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which was broadcast by ITV on Christmas Eve 2021. Issue date: Friday December 24, 2021.
-PICTURED: Catherine Duchess of Cambridge
-PHOTO by: Alex Bramall/PA Images/INSTARimages.com
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Members of the Royal Family to attend ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey
Featuring: Catherine Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 08 Dec 2023
Credit: Cover Images
(Left-right) Princess Charlotte, the Princess of Wales, Prince George, Prince Louis, the Prince of Wales and The Dean of Westminster Abbey, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle arriving for the Royal Carols – Together At Christmas service at Westminster Abbey in London
Featuring: William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 08 Dec 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages
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Royal Carols – Together At Christmas service at Westminster Abbey.
Featuring: Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 08 Dec 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages
**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
North America Rights Only/Special Restrictions Apply-Please See Caption – London, UK -20211224-Royal Carols – Together At Christmas
Copyright is this image is jointly vested in The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Alex Bramall. Please credit Alex Bramall. Not for use after 31st December 2021 without prior permission from Kensington Palace. News editorial use only; no commercial use including any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-editorial use; no charge should be made for the supply, release or publication of the photographs; image must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified and must include all of the individuals in the photograph when published. The Duchess of Cambridge accompanies singer Tom Walker on the piano during a performance of his song ‘For Those Who Can’t Be Here’. This was pre-recorded in the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey, the day before The Duchess’ carol service and the performance features in Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which was broadcast by ITV on Christmas Eve 2021. Issue date: Friday December 24, 2021.
-PICTURED: Catherine Duchess of Cambridge
-PHOTO by: Alex Bramall/PA Images/INSTARimages.com
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