The Princess of Wales has given a Christmas tree to a charity that works with children and young people with disabilities.
TAG Youth, which is based in Ham and works in the Richmond and Kingston areas of London, posted the announcement on social media this weekend.
The charity announced that Kate, 42, had given them the tree and that they would decorate it in the coming days.
They wrote: ‘We are pleased to announce that we will be receiving a Christmas tree from Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales.
“In a few days we will receive the tree and the young people will have the opportunity to help decorate it.”
Royal fans were delighted with the news about the Princess, especially as it relates to the Christmas holidays.
They wrote on social media: ‘Aww this is so lovely and sweet’; ‘Oh how cute’;
‘What a beautiful thing to do…enjoy decorating it’;
The Princess of Wales has given a Christmas tree to a charity that works with children and young people with disabilities. Photographed in December of last year.
TAG Youth, which is based in Ham and works in the Richmond and Kingston areas of London, posted the announcement on social media this weekend.
“Just wonderful, but not surprising.”
The news comes as preparations are underway for Kate’s annual ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service, which will air on ITV on Christmas Eve.
The Princess of Wales has emphasized the importance of love “in our darkest times” in a deeply moving letter she wrote to guests.
TAG’s youth charity aims to provide a “safe, stimulating and engaging environment for anyone with a disability or additional needs to meet their friends, take part in fun activities and learn social and life skills.”
‘TAG Youth’ aims to enhance and optimize the potential of young people between 15 and 25 years old, while ‘TAG Juniors’ works with young people between 8 and 14 years old.
The charity organizes sports sessions, beach trips and has a sensory library.
Activities may include archery, rock climbing, obstacle courses, zip lines, and water sports.
During the organization’s weekend trips, children could stay in a helicopter or double-decker bus. Meanwhile, longer trips include an annual snow sports holiday abroad and a surfing holiday in Wales.
The charity announced that Kate, 42, had given them the tree and that they would decorate it in the coming days. Photographed in December of last year.
Royal fans were overjoyed to hear news about the Princess, especially regarding the Christmas holidays.
The Prince of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales during the Royal Carols, together at the Christmas service at Westminster Abbey last year.
They also support ‘TAG Young Carers’, the brothers and sisters of those with additional needs.
Kate has long worked with children and young people’s charities, visiting them often over the years.
She opened Children In Need in November 2023, posts to charities, and is known for being close friends with 10-year-old Tony Hudgell, who tragically lost both legs due to horrific abuse from his biological parents.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate Christmas at Sandringham with King Charles and the rest of the royal family after a tumultuous year for them.
On Friday, The mirror reported that William and Kate, both 42, will join senior members of The Firm for the annual Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on December 25.
It will be a special Christmas for the family as they reunite after what has been a difficult year following Charles, 76, and Kate’s back-to-back cancer diagnoses.
Sources told the newspaper that Charles, who is currently in Sandringham, is “delighted” that the whole family will be together for the holiday and the monarch will reportedly oversee the planning himself.
A source said: “The King is already embracing the Christmas period and is really getting into the spirit.” Staff who saw him this week commented on how happy and healthy he looked.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales attend the Christmas morning service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk
It will be a special Christmas for the family as they reunite after what has been a difficult year, following Charles, 76, and Kate’s back-to-back cancer diagnoses.
The Princess of Wales during the royal carols: together at the Christmas service at Westminster Abbey in London last year
Charles and Camilla will reportedly spend the weekend at the Norfolk estate, with a source explaining how Charles is “enjoying time outdoors” as he continues his cancer treatment.
Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer earlier this year while receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate.
William previously described 2024 as the “most difficult year of my life”, when the future King spoke about the health challenges facing his father and his wife.
Kate was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer after being admitted to the London Clinic in Marylebone for an abdominal operation in January.
While Charles is still undergoing treatment, the future Queen announced that she has completed preventive chemotherapy treatment and will gradually return to public life after the diagnosis.
Reports about the Royal Family’s Christmas plans come days after it was reported that Kate will undertake her biggest public engagement since beginning cancer treatment by welcoming the Emir of Qatar on his official state visit to the UK this week.
Catherine will accompany her husband, Prince William, to officially greet the Emir and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher, at their residence on December 3 and accompany them to Horse Guards Parade for an impressive welcome ceremony.
The King and Queen will be waiting to greet guests before escorting them back to Buckingham Palace.
The Princess of Wales in a video where she announced that she was undergoing cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales will make her biggest public engagement since beginning cancer treatment next month. Photographed in Southport in October.
Catherine will accompany her husband to officially greet the Emir and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher, at their residence on December 3 and will accompany them to the Horse Guards Parade for a welcome ceremony. Photographed in Southport in October.
The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to Southport Community Center on October 10
The princess, who announced a slow and measured return to public life in September after finishing her preventive chemotherapy treatment, is expected to join the Royal Family at the palace for lunch.
But it has been confirmed that he will not attend the glittering state banquet in the evening.
However, a royal source described the announcement of his attendance at some elements of the visit as “good news”.
The princess has attended a number of high-profile events such as Trooping the Colour, Remembrance events and Wimbledon over the past eleven months since she effectively retired from public life to focus on her health.
This week’s appearance will be his most significant yet as he will play an active role in the events.