Kate and Gerry McCann told of their heartache yesterday as they faced their third Christmas without their "dear sweet" daughter. They said being parted from Madeleine was harder to bear during the festive season. "It is heartbreaking for our family to accept the likelihood of spending a third Christmas without Madeleine," said the doctors from Rothley, Leicestershire.
"Her absence is even more tangible at this time of year. We long for our… our dear sweet Madeleine to be home." They said they believed their daughter is alive, and renewed their vow never to give up the search. Madeleine was snatched from an apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007.
