Catherine, Princess of Wales - who has been treated for cancer this year - has sent a poignant message to guests attending her carol concert at Westminster Abbey next week.

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.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has sent an emotional Christmas message calling for "love, not fear" ahead of her carol concert next week. The Princess says the Christmas story is about "the importance of giving and receiving empathy" and showing "how much we need each other in spite of our differences".

The Princess of Wales has told how love shines bright “even in our darkest times” ahead of her annual Christmas carol concert, which will see her joined by fellow cancer sufferer Sir Chris Hoy and the young survivors of the Southport attack.