Kate Middleton Speaks in New Video Announcing HerTogether at ChristmasCarol Service TV Special

Mar. 15, 2025

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 06: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 6, 2024 in London, England. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the theme for this years' ‘Together At Christmas’ service is the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially during the most difficult times of our lives. The service also highlights remarkable individuals from across the UK who have demonstrated extraordinary kindness, empathy, and support within their communities. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Kate Middletonis announcing the broadcast of herTogether at Christmascarol service.

“Join me this Christmas Eve for a special carol service to celebrate all those who have shown love, empathy and kindness in their communities this year,” Princess Kate, 42, says in the video.

It closes with a photo of the Wales family standing together, holding programs and candles, from front-row seats during the service, where Princess Kate shares a sweet look with Prince Louis.

Last week, Kate’s fourth annualTogether at Christmasservice welcomed 1,600 guests (including members fromboth sidesof her family) to Westminster Abbey. The service was held with a poignant theme oflove and empathyamid the year that Princess Kate announced she was undergoingtreatment for cancer. The Princess of Wales shared in September that shecompleted chemotherapy, and the concert was her most major appearance since.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 06: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Princess of Wales, accompanied by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, attends the ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 6, 2024 in London, England. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the theme for this years' ‘Together At Christmas’ service is the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially during the most difficult times of our lives. The service also highlights remarkable individuals from across the UK who have demonstrated extraordinary kindness, empathy, and support within their communities. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

“I know how hard it would be to do something like this, putting yourself out there when you may not be feeling 100 percent,” Jenny Powell, a community worker from Abergavenny, Wales, who wasamong the guests, tells PEOPLE inthis week’s issue.

But Princess Kate’s nearly yearlong experience has reframed her focus to her life and role. In aremarkably candid commentto pop star Faith behind the scenes, the Princess of Wales admitted, “I didn’t know this year was going to be the year that I’ve just had.”

Friends and sources emphasize that the princess' experience has changed her perspective forever.

The Wales family at the Together at Christmas carol service on Dec. 6, 2024.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty

Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales during the ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 6, 2024 in London, England.

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“Life-threatening illnesses bring a reconsideration of priorities. She and William have always made it clear that family is the most important thing,” a source close to the royal household says.

source: people.com

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