When you are part of a loving family, there are going to be moments that are meant to be private. When you are a member of the royal family, however, it seems as if there is no privacy.
We recently saw evidence of this when the Princess of Wales was with her three children at the Together at Christmas Carol service. That moment was more than what most people realize, but a lip reader has helped us to see what exactly was taking place.
It seems as if there was a six-word comment spoken by Prince Louis to his mother during the appearance at the event. It happened when the Princess of Wales was hosting the Together at Christmas concert in London at Westminster Abbey.
Kate Middleton was there with her husband, Prince William and three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Prince Louis. They were enjoying the production that included performances from the Westminster Abbey Choir, Paloma Faith, Gregory Porter, JP Cooper, and Olivia Dean.
Kate Middleton spoke before the service, saying: “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. It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness, so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about.
“The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others. It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as just how much we need each other in spite of our differences.”
Most people saw the concert on Christmas Eve when it aired on television. They also were wondering what was said between Kate and Louis during a verbal exchange.
According to lip reader Nicola Hickling, she looked down at him and smiled and he said: “We’re looking out for each other.”
Attending this concert is part of a milestone return to royal duties after Kate’s cancer diagnosis. It was in September that she shared the news she was cancer free.
After she completed chemotherapy, a statement was released in which she said: “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.
“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.
“This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.
“Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.
“I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can. Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.”
