Kate Middleton’s brother shares sweet words after touching her Together at Christmas carol service.
The Princess of Wales, 42, hosted her fourth annual carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 6, and guests were treated to an unforgettable picture for the Order of Service.
James Middleton was so moved by the artwork, which showed a group of friends walking together through the snow towards the famous abbey, that he posted the photo on Instagram with a touching caption.
“At Christmas, and throughout the year, we all have to shine a light on each other. Because in times of joy and sadness, we are each other’s light 🎄”, he began.
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He continued: “A very powerful message from my amazing sister at a special time of year. Merry Christmas to you all 🐾.”
The Order of Service painting of Princess Kate, created by best-selling author and artist Charlie Mackesy, also included a special note written in script font: “How did I help? You were there for me. What was all,” it read.
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A spokesperson for Princess Kate previously said the words “embodied the theme of the prayer service and the power of supporting someone simply by being there for them when they need it most.”
Princess Kate’s festive holiday was particularly significant this year after she announced in March that she had cancer and had completed chemotherapy in September, which she had previously described as an “incredibly difficult” period.
Along with James, Princess Kate was joined at her holiday concert by her husband Prince William and their children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. Her parents Carole and Michael Middleton, her sister Pippa Middleton and James’ wife Alizée Thevenet also supported Kate at the event.
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She launched the 2021 Holiday Concert with the Royal Foundation to salute those who have gone above and beyond for their communities during the COVID pandemic.
Princess Kate wrote an open letter to those in attendance, sending her “heartfelt thanks” for how people have passed it on for others.
“Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a time for celebration and joy, but it also gives us a chance to slow down and think about the deeper things that connect us all,” she said in part. “When we pause and step back from the pressures of everyday life, we find space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness – so much for what the Christmas spirit is all about.”
The service will be broadcast as part of Royal Songs: Together at Christmasin the UK on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm on Christmas Eve.
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