James Middleton praises ‘Incredible Sister’ Kate Middleton for her annual Carol concert

Kate Middleton’s brother shares sweet words after her touch Together at Christmas carol service.

The Princess of Wales, 42, hosted her fourth annual carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 6, and guests were given a memorable Order of Service photo.

James Middleton was so moved by the artwork, which showed a group of friends walking together through the snow towards the famous abbey, that he posted a picture of it on Instagram with a moving caption.

“At Christmas and throughout the year, we must all shine for each other. Because in times of joy and sorrow, we are all each other’s light ,” he began.

He continued: “A very powerful message from my incredible sister at special times of the year. Merry Christmas to you all .”

Princess Kate’s Order of Service photo, created by best-selling author and artist Charlie Mackesy, also included a special note written in font: “How did I help? You were by my side. Which was all,” it read.

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A spokesman for Princess Kate previously said the words “embodies the theme of the carol service and the power of providing support to someone simply by being by their side when they need it most.”

Princess Kate’s holiday special was especially meaningful this year after she announced she had cancer in March and had finished chemotherapy in September, which she previously described as an “incredibly hard” time.

Along with James, Princess Kate was joined at her holiday concert by her husband Prince William and their children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. Her parents Carole and Michael Middleton, her sister Pippa Middleton and James’ wife Alizée Thevenet also supported Kate at the event.

She launched the 2021 holiday concert with The Royal Foundation to pay tribute to those who went the extra mile for their communities during the COVID pandemic.

Princess Kate wrote an open letter to participants, sending “heartfelt thanks” for how people paid it forward for others.

“Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a time of celebration and joy, but it also allows us to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all,” she said in part . “It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of everyday life that we find space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness – so much of what the Christmas spirit is about.”

The service will be broadcast as part of Royal Carols: Together At Christmasin the UK on ITV1 and ITVX at 19.30 Christmas Eve.