The Princess of Wales has spoken about the importance of love at Christmas time and that quiet gestures of love take place all around us, whether through words of comfort, friendly conversation, or simply just being there. In a personal message to each of the 1,600 guests invited to her annual Christmas Carol Concert, Catherine said: “These simple acts of care might seem small, but they contribute to the beautiful tapestry of life to which we all belong. Christmas is a time that reminds us how deeply our lives are woven together.

“Just as the roots of trees share strength beneath the soil, unseen but vital, so too do we. “We are drawn by an instinctive pull towards belonging and connection.” The princess’s fifth Together at Christmas service takes place on Friday at Westminster Abbey and

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