The royals are bringing the holiday spirit.
Kate Middleton stepped out to host the fourth annual “Together at Christmas” service on Friday alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children: sons Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, 6, and daughter Princess Charlotte, 9.
The couple’s youngest child was photographed carrying a red piece of paper with a handwritten note about what he is thankful for.
The family stopped at the famous “Kindness Tree” outside Westminster Abbey in London to hang their messages on the branches in dedication to someone who has supported them in their lives.
In honor of the service’s theme of love and empathy, Prince Louis’s note read: “Thank you for Granny and Grandpa because they have played games with me.”
Middleton also penned a letter to the 1,600 Abbey carol goers, which includes members of the royal family, sharing with them, “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.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales shared footage from their time at the service on social media, capturing the X post, “A wonderful time spent together with friends, family and those who make a real difference to the people around them.”
“This year’s Together at Christmas Carol Service celebrated individuals who have inspired, counselled, comforted, and above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive. Thank you for all you do!”
Middleton spoke to several volunteers at the event and spent time with her family around the Kindness Tree.
The Princess of Wales is getting back into the routine of her normal duties after having spent much of this year behind closed doors following her abdominal surgery in January, followed by her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
In September, Middleton announced that she is now “cancer-free.”
“I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” she announced in a statement on X.
“Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.”
The mother-of-three said she was now “looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.”
Middleton thanked those who supported her during her months-long battle.
“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown,” she said.
“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.”
“Despite all that has gone before I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life,” Middleton added.
