Kate Middleton is feeling the festive cheer. The Princess of Wales, 42, is set to host her annual Christmas carol concert next month after what’s been a difficult year for her and the royals, the palace has confirmed.

Kate Middleton's annual Christmas carol service will return to ITV1 on Christmas Eve, with this year's edition set to pay tribute to those who have helped members of their community during times of hardship.

Princess Kate is set to make her most prominent return to royal life as host of the annual Christmas carol service at London's Westminster Abbey.

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, will make her most prominent return to royal engagements since having treatment for cancer next month when she hosts an annual Christmas carol service at London's Westminster Abbey.

The Princess of Wales will host her annual Christmas carol concert this year, with the service reflecting on "how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives". Kate is recovering from cancer after what the Prince of Wales described as a "brutal" year.

Catherine, Princess of Wales is planning on ending this year on a high note with the announcement she will be hosting her annual Christmas concert for the fourth time in a row, not taking a break for her health as she has done for the better part of this year.

The Princess of Wales will host her annual Christmas carol concert as she slowly makes her return to royal duties and public life. This year’s service will reflect on ‘how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives’.