Emotional Kate shares Christmas message of 'importance of empathy'

The Princess of Wales has shared a Christmas message of “love not fear” and “how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives.”Kate, 42, has been making a gradual return to public events after completing her cancer treatment around four months ago.In a voiceover message recorded for her Christmas carol service, which aired on ITV1, she noted the Christmas story “reflects our own vulnerabilities and just how much we need each other in spite of our differences”.She said: “Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year. It is a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies, but it's also a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all.