Kate Middleton Personally Records Special Christmas Message Voiceover for TV Special of Her Carol Concert

Mar. 15, 2025

Catherine Princess of Wales attends the ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6, 2024 in London, England.Photo:Chris Jackson/Getty

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Kate Middletonis recording her own special Christmas message.

The holidays, she says, are “a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all,” she says.

“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 reads.

She continues, “The Christmas story encourages us 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.”

Catherine Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales depart from the ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6, 2024 in London, England.Chris Jackson/Getty

“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,” the Princess of Wales adds.

The words come from the letter that she wrote to each of the 1,600 guests in Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6 and at 15 other venues around the U.K. ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Kate adds, “It is love which is the greatest gift we can receive, not just at Christmas but every day of our lives. Across the United Kingdom there are so many inspiring people embracing those in need. This carol service is a heartfelt celebration of every one of you, and a reminder that 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.”

Prince William, Prince of Wales, points at a written message beside Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales (C) during the “Together At Christmas” Carol Service" at Westminster Abbey in London on Dec. 6, 2024.ISABEL INFANTES/POOL/AFP via Getty

ISABEL INFANTES/POOL/AFP via Getty

Also featured are six young carers aged between 8 and 13 who, despite their age, support their families every day. They are taken to charity Go Beyond Cornwall, which provides the chance of a welcome break for children facing serious challenges like they do.

The final group highlighted comes from the intergenerational choir Sankofa Songsters, which is drawn from a care home and their friends and allies based in a not-for-profit care village in Chester, England.

Catherine, Princess of Wales meets British actor Richard E. Grant (L) during the “Together At Christmas” Carol Service" at Westminster Abbey in London on Dec. 6, 2024.ISABEL INFANTES/POOL/AFP via Getty

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Each video of the guests shows them excitedly receiving the invitations to the service and, for the Sankofa Songsters, being asked to sing.

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