Kate, wife of Prince William, heir to the throne, has made only a handful of public appearances since undergoing major abdominal surgery in January, and then undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy when subsequent tests revealed the presence of cancer.

Last weekend he attended two high-profile remembrance events to commemorate those who lost their lives in the conflict as part of a gradual return to official duties, but the carol service – the fourth he has held – will be the first major royal event. Which he has hosted himself.

Her office, Kensington Palace, said in a statement: “This year’s service provides a moment to reflect on the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially at the most difficult times of our lives. ”

The message is reminiscent of the way Kate, who has three children with William — Princess Charlotte, 9, and Princess George, 11, and Louis, 6 — gave an update on her health in September when she said her illness Has made him “grateful”. Just to love and be loved”.

On a solo trip to Africa last week, William said Kate was doing “really well”, and that her performance this year had been “amazing”.

But she also said it was “cruel” for the family to have Kate undergo treatment in the wake of her father King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.

Kate and other members of the royal family will be joined by 1,600 people at the Westminster Abbey “Together at Christmas” service who have supported others in their communities.

Singers Paloma Faith, Olivia Dean and Gregory Porter will also perform at the event, which will air on Britain’s ITV on Christmas Eve.

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