Kate Middleton's return to the spotlight this month revealed just how important the values of family, friendship and love have been to her throughout this year.
It was those key principles that ran as an emotional undercurrent throughout her two appearances at Remembrance events last weekend, which honoured the nation's servicemen and women, while also serving as the inspiration behind her next big move.
Royal fans rejoiced when more details of the fourth annual Together at Christmas carol concert were released with the Princess deciding to make this year’s theme “the importance of love and empathy and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives.” It’s a fitting way to sum up what has transpired for the Wales family over the past twelve months, as former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explains why Kate’s concert will be the light at the end of an extremely challenging year. “This carol concert is Catherine’s way of thanking all those who have supported her and shown her kindness – and of course she is broadening it out to include everyone in society who is going through tough times, and everyone who is lending their help and support to others,” Jennie exclusively told OK! “I think it’s lovely that the congregation will be largely made up of people who’ve helped or been helped.
And I think this is why she picked this theme for the concert. It is very much her event and her opportunity to make it a platform for what she wants us all to focus on.” On the return of the service, which is supported by the Royal Foundation, Kensington Palace notes: "This year, Her Royal Highness wanted to celebrate the many people supporting those in need – individuals who have inspired, counselled,.