Princess of Wales: Christmas message full of love and empathy

Princess of Wales: Christmas message full of love and empathy

The Princess of Wales, Catherine, has a touching letter about love and empathy to the guests of their "Together at Christmas" Christmas songs , which takes place on Friday in the Westminster Abbey and at 15 regional services in the United Kingdom this month. In her message, Kate describes the service as "a warm celebration" for everyone present and thanks the guests that they offer "consolation and hope for those who are the most necessary."

a light of hope in difficult times

The princess speaks about vulnerability and empathy and emphasizes that we are "all the light for each other in times of joy and sadness." The role of love is particularly emphasized. She explains that the Christmas story "primarily encourages us to find love and not to fear." In allusion to the challenges that you and your family since your Cancer diagnosis wrote this year Princess that "love is the light that can shine even in the darkest time."

design of the service

The letter signed with "Catherine" is handed over to all guests in the program. The program's cover was designed by the British artist Charlie Mackesy. An illustration shows a group of people who hug themselves as they walk through the snow to the Westminster Abbey. This includes the question: "How did I help?" And the answer: "You were by my side. That was all."

readings and musical performances

During the service, readings by actors such as Sophie Okonedo, Michelle Dockery and Richard E. Grant are kept. The Prince of Wales and the Olympic gold medal swimmer Adam Peaty will also take over readings. Candles are lit by Lindsey Burrow, the widow of rugby star Rob Burrow, who died this year on a motoneuronous disease, as well as from the paralympionics Lizzi Jordan and Danni Khan and the six-time Olympic champion in cycling, Chris Hoy, who in October via his Terminals Cancer diagnosis had spoken.

Community and regional commitment

The Westminster Abbey Choir will sing Christmas carols, and it will be musical performances by guests such as Olivia Dean, Gregory Porter, Paloma Faith and the pianist Rosey Chan. The Prince and the Princess of Wales are accompanied by other members of the royal family and 1,600 invited guests, including children who have the stitch attack in Southport this year survived, and their families.

regional services and television radiation

In the whole of Great Britain, 15 regional services will reflect the topics of the Westminster Abbey God service, whereby everyone is tailored to the interests of the respective community and is particularly dedicated to the many volunteers. The event in the Westminster Abbey is broadcast on Christmas Eve on television in the United Kingdom, as part of a special program entitled "Royal Carols: Together at Christmas."

Kate has gradually found back in the past few months to public engagements . This week she and her husband, Prince William, received the Emir of Qatar during his state visit to the United Kingdom.