With the 2024 holiday season officially underway, Kate Middleton reflects on the challenging 12 months she has experienced.
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The Princess of Wales, who previously announced she was cancer-free following her chemotherapy treatments, took to Instagram to share a sweet, heartfelt message to the guests attending her upcoming “Together at Christmas” concert on Dec. 6.
“Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year,” Kate Middleton penned in the letter. “It 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 — so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about.”
Middleton also stated the Christmas story encourages everyone 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 love, not fear.”
Kate Middleton noted, “Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that is forgiving, and love that brings joy and hope.”
Middleton then wrote that the Christmas event is a “heartfelt celebration” of everyone in the UK. “[It is] a reminder that at Christmas, and throughout the year, we must all shine for each other,” she added. “Because in times of joy and sadness, we are all each other’s light.
Kate Middleton Invites Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class Attack Families to Christmas Event
Among those who received the special letter were the families of the Taylor Swift-themed dance class deadly attack, which occurred earlier this year.
The incident occurred on July 29 at The Hart Space, a studio located on Hart Street in Meois Cop, Southport. The attacker, who has been identified as then-17-year-old Axel Rudakubana, walked into the studio during the event and attacked participants, many were children, with a knife.
Three young girls were killed in the attack. Six children and two adults were also injured. The motive of the attack has not been publicly revealed.
Royal sources previously revealed that Kate Middleton and other royal family members met with the families.
“The Royal family have been a tremendous support to the families,” one insider shared. “The King met the survivors, then Kate took time out to meet them in private last month with Prince William.”
“Now she has personally ensured everyone is invited to her concert,” the source noted. “Which, this year, will mean more to her than ever before.”
“It promises to be an incredible, life-affirming night,” the insider then added. “And there’s been a lot of organization involved to get it all ready.”
Around 1,600 invitations for the event have reportedly been sent out.