The Princess of Wales is set to appear in her biggest public role since her cancer diagnosis - she will join King Charles at a private lunch for the Emir of Qatar

Christmas may be a time for celebration, but this year, for Kate Middleton, it's also a moment to reflect. On Saturday, the Princess of Wales penned a poignant holiday message to the 1,600 guests of her annual "Together at Christmas" carol concert following a difficult year that saw her undergo chemotherapy treatment after a devastating cancer diagnosis .

With the 2024 holiday season officially underway, Kate Middleton reflects on the challenging 12 months she has experienced. The Princess of Wales, who previously announced she was cancer-free following her chemotherapy treatments,

After a trying year during which Kate Middleton and her father-in-law both received cancer diagnoses, the Princess of Wales penned a heartfelt message about love ahead of the 2024 winter holidays. Kensington Palace released portions of Middleton's message in an Instagram post on Saturday,

"Love is the light that can shine bright, even in our darkest times. We all have something we can offer one another," the beloved royal wrote.

A post appeared on the Instagram profile of Kate Middleton and Prince William regarding this year's Christmas carol concert. The Duchess sent a special letter to guests in which she writes about "the most difficult times.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, penned a touching letter for guests ahead of the annual "Together at Christmas" carol service, which will be held on Dec. 6 Westminster Abbey.

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