Kate Middleton announced on Friday that she will make her first public royal appearance in recent months during Trooping the Colour this weekend. The Princess of Wales took to social media to share the announcement, in which she expressed her gratitude for the support she’s received and offered an update on her health.
“I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times,” Kate began the caption to her social media post, which featured a photo of the Princess of Wales in dark blue jeans, a white shirt and taupe blazer standing outside by a large tree and looking skyward. The image was captured by photographer Matt Porteous.
In her statement, Kate said she was “making good progress” regarding her ongoing cancer treatment, which she publicly disclosed in March. “My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months,” the British royal family member said. “On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.”
The royal also shared the news that she will attend Trooping the Colour, which commemorates the monarch’s birthday, on June 15. “I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet,” she said.
In March, the Princess of Wales announced via a video message that she had been diagnosed with and was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. Kate last attended Trooping the Colour in June 2023, wearing a green ensemble by Andrew Gn and a matching hat by Philip Treacy.
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The Princess of Wales’ full statement:
“I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.
I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.
My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.
I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.
I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.
Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
Full details of the King’s birthday parade which Kate Middleton will miss as she continues her cancer treatment
In a Royal U-turn, it has been confirmed that the Princess of Wales will not attend the 2024 Trooping the Colour ceremony as her return to royal duties after abdominal surgery. Kate, 42, who is undergoing cancer treatment, apologised to to the Irish Guards in a letter which said: ‘I hope I am able to represent you all very soon’. This is despite an announcement from the Ministry of Defence in March which confirmed her attendance.
More than 1,400 soldiers from the Household Division and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will take part, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands. They will parade on Horse Guards for the second of two formal reviews, while there will also be 250 soldiers from the Foot Guards lining the route along The Mall.
So, when exactly is Trooping the Colour in 2024 and what exactly happens during the ceremony? Here is everything you need to know about Trooping the Colour 2024.
When is Trooping the Colour 2024?
This year, Trooping the Colour will take place on Saturday June 15 2024, after the June 8 rehearsal. The ceremony will begin at around 10.25am.
The Trooping the Colour ceremony takes place to celebrate the birthday of the reigning monarch in the UK and has been held every year for the past 260 years.
The popular event will attract big crowds, who will be seen waving flags as the parade moves from Buckingham Palace and down The Mall to Horse Guard’s Parade, alongside Members of the Royal Family on horseback and in carriages.
Some 113 words of command will be given by the Officer in Command of the Parade. The parade route extends from Buckingham Palace along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall and back again.
During the ceremony, Charles will be greeted by a royal salute, before carrying out an inspection of the troops, who are fully trained and operational soldiers wearing the ceremonial uniform of red tunics and bearskin hats.
After the massed bands have performed a musical ‘troop’, the escorted Regimental Colour is carried down the ranks.
The Foot Guards and the Household Cavalry will march past His Majesty, The King’s Troop and the Royal Horse Artillery. Subsequently, the King shall ride back to Buckingham Palace at the head of his Guards, before taking the salute at the Palace.
His Majesty will then join other members of the Royal Family on the palace balcony for a fly-past by the Royal Air Force.
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