As Christmas approaches, Princess Catherine of Wales is preparing to say goodbye to a year of private battle with cancer.

Her father-in-law, King Charles, revealed the unexpected location where he recorded this year’s Christmas speech, and the princess has shared an unseen video sending a heartwarming message to her loved ones and those at odds with her.

The emotional address revealed one of the toughest periods of the Monarch’s life as he and his daughter-in-law were diagnosed with cancer and received treatment. The princess urged people to shine for each other in times of joy and sadness.

The princess is expected to be front and center during the royal family annual walk at St Mary Magdalene. Catherine’s professional behavior and her burden on her shoulders have been praised by her expert, who believes she has a lot of burden on her shoulders to deliver the right message.

Despite her absence from King Charles’ pre-Christmas lunch last week, they are expected to join the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham.