Kate, the Princess of Wales, is sharing a personal message focused on love and unity ahead of Christmas.
Kate, 42, recorded a voiceover introduction for the television broadcast of her annual Christmas carol service that will air on Christmas Eve in the United Kingdom.
“Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year,” Kate says in the message.
“It is a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies, but it’s also a time 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,” Kate continues, adding that Christmas is a time that people remember how connected we all are.
“The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others,” she says. “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.”