The Princess of Wales has written a poignant letter to guests attending her fourth carol service amid her own cancer recovery

The Princess of Wales has sent an emotional Christmas message calling for "love, not fear" ahead of her carol concert next week. Catherine says the Christmas story is about "the importance of giving and receiving empathy" and showing "how much we need each other in spite of our differences".

Kate has written a letter for the 1,600 Westminster Abbey carol goers, including members of the royal family, telling them "Love is the light that can shine bright, even in our darkest times".

The Princess of Wales has delivered her first Christmas message in the form of a letter ahead of her annual carol service.

The Princess of Wales has told how love shines bright “even in our darkest times” ahead of her annual Christmas carol concert, which will see her joined by fellow cancer sufferer Sir Chris Hoy and the young survivors of the Southport attack.