Kate Middleton will attend the Trooping the Colour parade tomorrow! In what will be her first public appearance since she announced she’s battling cancer, she revealed in a rather emotional statement.
For those who are unaware, Trooping the Colour is a military parade celebrating the King’s official birthday.
Obviously, this year’s ceremony will be a bit different, as two of the most high-profile members of the royal family are battling serious illnesses. But it also will be the reunion moment the world’s been waiting for.
Kate Middleton Will Attend Trooping the Colour Parade
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are
good days and bad days,” Kate said in an Instagram post announcing her official involvement in the royal affair.
“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,” she said.
She added: “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,” she said.
She knows what’s good for her and what’s not! Good for you, Kate!
A Time of Crisis For the Royal Family
We learned back in February that King Charles was battling cancer.
Just weeks later, Kate revealed that she had also been diagnosed with cancer.
Each royal has chosen to keep the details of their condition and their treatment private. However, while the King has returned to his royal duties, even in a limited capacity, Kate has been squarely out of the limelight since the 2023 holidays.
But all of that will change this weekend.
Will Kate Middleton Be In Attendance at Trooping the Colour?
Historically, Kate has played an important role in the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
Prior to her diagnosis, she was slated to hold a position at the traditional Colonel’s Review on June 8 during the salute. She also planned to attend the king’s official birthday event the following week on June 15.
For a time, it looked as though the Princess of Wales would be forced to miss both events.
“This year General James Bucknall K.C.B., C.V.O will carry out the role of Inspecting Officer,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson told NBC News on May 30, 2024.
“On behalf of HRH The Princess of Wales at Colonel’s Review as she continues her recovery.”
A rep for Kate has previously told the outlet that “the princess is not expected to return to work until it’s cleared by her medical team.”
However, despite the fact that her name was left out of last week’s official review, the princess will be making an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the family during the event, a possibility first reported by the Mirror reports.
It makes sense: out of all the responsibilities associated with the day, this is the easiest to manage. It’s away from people, she’d be firmly by William’s side, and the public could see her on her own timetable.
But this all really depends on if she’s well enough.
Kate Could Still Play It Safe
Kate attended her first Trooping the Colour in 2011 shortly after marrying Prince William.
In the years since, she’s come to be closely associated with the event.
And fans of the princess have looked forward to obsessing over her annual Trooping the Colour fashion statement.
So few were surprised when it looked as though the mother of three would choose not to take any chances with her health. In fact, it was rumored for a time that Kate would not return to public life until 2025.
Thankfully, insiders say that Kate has “turned a corner” in her treatment, while also being advised not to take on any undue stress.
Interestingly, it seems that Charles was always planning to attend Trooping the Colour.
The Daily Beast reports that Charles will not attend on horseback, as he did last year. But he will review the troops from a carriage.
So it will be a slightly pared-down ceremony. But it will still be a reflection of the royal family’s commitment to tradition, even in the face of adversity.
