The Princess of Wales has made her first public appearance since she was diagnosed with cancer.
Princess Catherine joined her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as well as working members of the Royal Family at the The King’s Birthday Parade today.
The Princess of Wales is watching the Trooping the Colour from the Buckingham Palace balcony with her children.
Prince William rode on horseback in the procession and did not join Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis in the Glass State Coach on the way to the ceremony.
Kate’s appearance today is her first official public outing since joining the Royal Family at the walk to Sandringham Church on Christmas Day.
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The Princess of Wales has made her first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.
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The princess announced on Friday that she would make her return to public life at Trooping the Colour.
Kate said in a statement ahead of her appearance today: “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.”
The Princess of Wales released a video message in March announcing that she had undergone preventative chemotherapy after cancer was found in tests following her significant abdominal surgery at the start of 2024.
Kate’s appearance today is her first official public outing since joining the Royal Family at the walk to Sandringham Church on Christmas Day.
Princess Kate and Prince Louis
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The Princess of Wales was pictured in a car with Prince William and their three children ahead of today’s event
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The full working Royal Family will unite at Buckingham Palace for the flypast later this afternoon in what is considered one of the highlights of the royal calendar.
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However, the royal’s appearance at Trooping the Colour does not signal a return to undertaking public duties.
The Princess of Wales is hoping “to join a few public engagements over the summer” but she will not attend Garter Day or Royal Ascot next week.
The full working Royal Family will unite at Buckingham Palace for the flypast this afternoon in what is considered one of the highlights of the royal calendar.
The royal’s appearance at Trooping the Colour does not signal a return to undertaking public duties.
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Kate waved to royal fans
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The Princess of Wales is hoping “to join a few public engagements over the summer” but she will not attend Garter Day or Royal Ascot next week.
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Prince William is pleased that Kate has been able to engage with work and projects from home.
A spokesperson for Kensington Palace said: “The Prince is pleased to see the Princess starting to engage with the work and projects that are important to her.
“He will continue to focus his time on supporting his wife and children, while continuing to undertake his public duties.”
