James Middleton Praises ‘Incredible Sister’ Kate Middleton for ‘Powerful Message’ She Shared at Annual Carol Concert

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Middleton’s brother is sharing sweet words after her touchingTogether at Christmascarol service.

The Princess of Wales, 42, hosted herfourth annual carol serviceat Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6, and guests were given a memorable image for the Order of Service.

“At Christmas, and throughout the year, we must all shine for each other. Because in times of joy and sadness, we are all each other’s light 🎄,” he began.

He continued, “A very powerful message from my incredible sister at special time of the year. Merry Christmas to you all 🐾.”

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Princess Kate’s holiday special wasespecially meaningful this year after she announced that shehad cancerin March and that she’d completed chemotherapy in September, which she previously described as an “incredibly tough” time.

Kate Middleton on Dec. 3, 2024.Aaron Chown-WPA Pool/Getty

Aaron Chown-WPA Pool/Getty

She launched the holiday concert in 2021 with The Royal Foundation to salute those who went the extra mile for their communities during the COVID pandemic.

Princess Kate wrote anopen letterto attendees, sending “heartfelt thanks” for how people paid it forward for others.

“Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. 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,” she said in part. “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.”

source: people.com