Princess of Wales takes another step in return to public life after chemotherapy with carol service
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The Princess of Wales will take another step Friday in her return to public life following cancer treatment as she hosts her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.
The Princess of Wales took another step Friday in her return to public life following cancer treatment, in hosting her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.
Dressed in a festive red coat featuring a large black bow on the collar and black buttons, the princess, often referred to simply as Kate, was met by clergy in front of a row of Christmas trees decorated with glittering white lights.
This year's concert is designed to celebrate the support people give to one another, especially as they struggle through difficult times, a theme that may have particular resonance for the princess after abdominal surgery and chemotherapy forced her to step back from public duties for much of 2024.
Kate alluded to this in a letter thanking the 1,600 people invited to attend the event because of their efforts to help others in their communities.
"The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others," Kate wrote. "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."
Kate has hosted the carol service since it began in 2021, celebrating the work of doctors, nurses and emergency workers as Britain returned to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic. The princess wowed the audience, playing the piano to accompany Scottish singer Tom Walker on his song "For Those Who Can't Be Here," inspired by the loss and separation caused by the pandemic.
The order of service Friday will also feature a cover image by British artist Charlie Mackesy, who wrote and illustrated "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse." The 2019 book highlighted the importance of kindness through the unlikely friendship of the four title characters as they search for the boy's home.
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