The Princess of Wales has released a heartfelt statement considering the importance of her carol service ahead of her eagerly awaited Christmas Eve TV appearance.
On Christmas Eve at 7.30 p.m., ITV1 and ITVX will broadcast the special program “Royal Carols: Together at Christmas” service, which will include heartfelt homages to people and organisations that have provided consolation and assistance to those in need.
“Join us on @ITV and @ITVX for the Together at Christmas Carol Service at 7.30pm this evening” Catherine said in her statement.
“This service considers the value of empathy and love, as well as how much we depend on one another, particularly during our most trying moments. We are grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s festivities.”
The royal family’s involvement in the service, including Prince William, Catherine, and their three children—Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6—will be highlighted on the show.
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The 42-year-old Catherine has also recorded a voiceover for the program’s opening, reading passages from a letter she wrote about empathy and love that was part of the order of service for the event.
She will say: “The Christmas story makes us think about other people’s feelings and experiences.”
“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 turn to love, not fear. The love that we show ourselves and the love we show others. Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that is forgiving, and love that brings joy and hope.”
It was recently made public that the Princess enlisted the assistance of the distraught Lady Gabriella Windsor, whose husband passed away earlier this year, in organising her carol service.
It is also known that during the summer, Catherine extended an invitation to Lady Gabriella to join her team in planning her yearly event.
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A source close to Lady Gabriella stated: “She was very touched and grateful to the Princess to be asked to contribute to her very special concert, and that she felt honoured to do so.”
Catherine is understood to have been incredibly grateful for her contribution.
