Charity working with disabled children reveals Kate Middleton gifted them a Christmas surprise
- The Princess of Wales has donated a tree to TAG Youth Centre in London
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The Princess of Wales has gifted a ChristmasĀ tree to a charity working with children and young people with disabilities.Ā
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.Ā
The charity announced that Kate, 42, had gifted them the tree and that they would be decorating it over the coming days.Ā
They wrote: 'We are pleased to share that we will be receiving a Christmas Tree from HRH The Princess of Wales.
'We will be taking delivery of the tree in a few days and young people will have the opportunity to help decorate the tree.'
Royal fans were delighted at hearing news of the Princess, particularly with regard to the festive season.Ā
They wrote on social media: 'Aww, this is so lovely and sweet'; 'Aww how lovely';
'What a beautiful thing to do..enjoy decorating it';
The Princess of Wales has gifted a Christmas tree to a charity working with children and young people with disabilities. Pictured in December 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 well underway for Kate's annual 'Together at Christmas' carol service, which will be aired on ITV on Christmas Eve.Ā Ā
The Princess of Wales has emphasised the importance of love 'in our darkest times' in a deeply poignant letter she has penned to guests.Ā
TAG's Youth charity aims to provide a 'safe, stimulating and engaging environment for anyone with a disability or additional needs to meet up with their friends, take part in fun activities and learn social and life skills'.Ā
'TAG Youth' aims to empower and optimise the potential of young people ages 15 to 25, while 'TAG Juniors' works with those aged between 8 and 14.Ā
The charity organises sports sessions, trips to the seaside and has a sensory library.Ā
Activities can include archery, climbing, obstacle courses, zip wires and water sports.
During the organisation's weekend trips, children could stay in a helicopter or a double decker bus. Meanwhile longer trips include an annual snowsports holiday abroad and a surfing holiday in Wales.Ā Ā
The charity announced that Kate, 42, had gifted them the tree and that they would be decorating it over the coming days. Pictured in December last year
Royal fans were delighted at hearing news of the Princess, particularly with regard to the festive season
The Prince of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales during the Royal Carols - Together At Christmas service at Westminster Abbey last year
They also support the 'TAG Young Carers' - the brothers and sisters of those with additional needs.Ā
Kate has long worked with children and youth charities, often paying them visits over the years.Ā
She opened Children In Need in November 2023, has posted messages to charities and is known to be close friends with Tony Hudgell, 10, who tragically lost both his legs due to horrific abuse from his birth parents.Ā
The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate Christmas at Sandringham with King Charles and the rest of the royal family following a tumultuous year for them.Ā
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.Ā
It will be a special Christmas for the family as they come together after what has been a difficult year following Charles, 76, and Kate's back-to-back cancer diagnoses.Ā
Sources told the newspaper Charles, who is currently in Sandringham, is 'delighted' that the whole family will be together for the holidays - with the monarch reportedly overseeing the planning himself.
One insider said: 'The King is embracing the Christmas period already and really getting into the spirit. Staff who have seen him this week remarked how happy and healthy he was looking.'
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 come together 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 Christmas service at Westminster Abbey in London last year
Charles and Camilla are reportedly spending the weekend at the Norfolk estate, with one source explaining how Charles is 'enjoying time outdoors' as he continues his cancer treatment.Ā
William previously described 2024 as the 'hardest year of my life' as the future King opened up about the health challenges faced by his father and wife.Ā
Kate was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer after she was admitted to the London Clinic in Marylebone for an abdominal operation in January.Ā
While Charles is still undergoing treatment, the future Queen announced she has completed a preventative course of chemotherapy - and will make a gradual return to public lifeĀ following the diagnosis.Ā
Reports about the Royal Family's Christmas plans come days after it was reported that Kate will undertake her mostĀ significant public engagement since she began cancer treatment as she welcomes the Emir of Qatar for his official state visit to the UK this week.Ā
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 a stunning ceremonial welcome.
The King and Queen will be waiting to greet the guests before accompanying them back to Buckingham Palace.
The Princess of Wales in a video where she announced she was undergoing treatment for cancerĀ
The Princess of Wales will undertake her most significant public engagement since she began cancer treatment next month. Pictured 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 accompany them to Horse Guards Parade for a ceremonial welcome. Pictured in Southport in October
The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to Southport Community Centre on October 10
It is expected that the princess, who announced in September a slow and measured return to public life after the completion of her preventative chemotherapy treatment, will join the Royal Family at the palace for lunch.
But it has been confirmed that she will not attend a glittering State Banquet in the evening.
A royal source described the announcement of her attendance at some elements of the visit, however, as 'good news'.
The princess has attended a number of high profile events such as Trooping the Colour, Remembrance events and Wimbledon over the last eleven months since she effectively withdrew from public life to focus on her health.
This week's appearance will be her most significant so far given that she will be playing an active role in events.
