Kate Middleton - latest: Princess makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis at Trooping the Colour (2024)

The Princess of Wales is all smiles as she joined her family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after taking part in the Trooping the Colour procession, her first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.

Waving and smiling to the crowds gathered, she was seen departing Buckingham Palace in a glass carriage alongside her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

During the ceremony, she viewed from a window with her children, before returning to the palace to view the RAF fly-past alongside King Charles. In a sweet moment, she can be seen grinning down at her youngest son, while pointing upwards at the aircraft flying over central London.

In a moving statement on Friday, Kate, 42, revealed that she has both good and bad days as she undergoes “preventative chemotherapy” for an undisclosed form of the disease.

Admitting that she is “not out of the woods yet”, the Princess said she has returned to light duties and helping her three children with their schoolwork when she feels well enough.

The Princess said she was looking forward to King Charles’s official birthday parade, which will be her first time appearing with the Royal Family since Christmas Day.

Key Points

• Kate, Prince William and their children take to Buckingham Palace balcony

• Princess of Wales and children set off in glass carriage

• Kate smiles and waves at crowds ahead of balcony appearance

• Trooping the Colour parade gets underway

• Princess of Wales seen arriving at Buckingham Palace

• Escaped military horses to take centre stage at Trooping the Colour

Prince Louis waves to crowds during Trooping the Colour

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Spectator praises Kate for attending amid cancer battle

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One spectator said it was “fantastic” that the Princess of Wales has made her first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis.

Joseph Afrane, 60, said: “It was fantastic when I heard it on the news yesterday.

“I thought, ‘God, I thank you for bringing Kate back’, because she’s very hardworking.”

He added: “I mean, it shows that she’s very, very dedicated to the country, and then to the monarch and then to the other royals, you know.

“She’s very, very down to earth and hardworking. And then she works on behalf of her family as well as the monarch.

“So, it’s good. It was great news. I saw her. She waved to me. She gave me a big wave.”

Prince Louis steals the show again with dancing and yawning at Trooping the Colour

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All eyes were on Prince Louis at the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony, as the six-year-old charmed viewers with his varied reactions to the event – from debuting dance moves to pretending to fall asleep.

Louis and his elder siblings, Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, nine, accompanied their mother Kate to the parade in her first appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis in March.

The family rode in a glass horse-drawn carriage to the affair at Horse Guards Parade in London. William, the Prince of Wales, was also in attendance, but rode on horseback alongside his aunt, the Princess Royal, and his uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh.

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Prince Louis steals the show again with dancing and yawning at Trooping the Colour

Princess of Wales appeared relaxed after missing final Trooping rehearsal

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After spending much of the year coming to terms with the diagnosis and receiving ongoing chemotherapy, the future queen looked relaxed as she travelled along one of London’s most famous thoroughfares with her family in the glass state coach.

Her appearance was in doubt after she missed the final Trooping rehearsal last weekend, but with the King also suffering from cancer the spectacle of military pomp and pageantry became a symbolic statement by the monarchy after a period of uncertainty.

She was surrounded by other members of the family, with her husband the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, on horseback, as were the Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards.

Kate supported by George, Louis and Charlotte in first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

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The Princess of Wales was joined by her three children as she attended Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony, marking her first public appearance after revealing her cancer diagnosis in March.

Kate, 42, has been receiving treatment for an unspecified form of cancer since February, when the disease was discovered after she underwent abdominal surgery.

The senior royal made her first public appearance of the year for a traditional parade through London for the King’s official birthday celebrations.

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Kate supported by George, Louis and Charlotte in first outing since diagnosis

Prince William and Kate smile at Prince Louis

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Chants of ‘not my King’ could be heard from protesters

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The flypast above Buckingham Palace ended with the red arrows trailing their trademark red, white and blue colours.

The Prince and Princess of Wales smiled and spoke with their children on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as the planes roared overhead.

Meanwhile, chants of “not my King” could be heard from protesters gathered outside the Palace.

Royal Family watch Trooping the Colour flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony

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In pictures: Royal Family on the balcony during Trooping the Colour

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King Charles waves to the crowds before leaving balcony

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The royal family smiled and waved to crowds before standing proudly as the national anthem was played.

The King waved again to cheering crowds before heading inside the palace.

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children also waved before following Charles and Camilla from the balcony.

Red Arrows fly past the Royal Family

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After viewing a number of aircraft in the fly-past, the Red Arrows were received with applause and cheers as they flew over London.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis could all be seen staring upwards as they were treated to the spectacle.

Kate, Prince William and their children take to Buckingham Palace balcony

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The Princess of Wales has joined her husband and children on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the fly-past, which concludes the Trooping the Colour procession.

Also on the balcony are other senior royals, including the King and Queen, Princess Anne and Prince Edward and his family.

Fly-past is going ahead

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The fly-past, which will consist of 10 waves of aircraft, is going ahead with the Royal Family expected to watch from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Royal Family release video of today’s events

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The Royal Family’s official social media has released a short video showing members of the monarchy preparing for the procession and entering their carriages.

In pictures: Heavy rain falls down on the military parade

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King Charles salutes regiments before entering Buckingham Palace

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The King has saluted troops at Horse Guards Parade in the official Trooping the Colour ceremony, and has now re-entered Buckingham Palace to appear on the balcony.

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The Palace has released a behind the scenes video of the Princess of Wales before she steps into the horse-drawn carriage that takes her to Trooping the Colour.

Kate can be seen playing with Princess Charlotte’s hair, before the family head out to greet the crowds.

Princess Charlotte seen waving and smiling

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Princess Charlotte was seen waving enthusiastically and smiling to the crowds as they travelled back to Buckingham Palace.

The Princess of Wales and Prince Louis also waved and smiled at onlookers.

Kate wears bold white dress last seen at coronation as she returns to public duties at Trooping the Colour

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The Princess of Wales looked striking in her first public appearance of 2024 at the Trooping the Colour procession, alongside Prince William and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

She opted for a dress she was last seen wearing when she attended the King’s coronation in May 2023.

At the event on Saturday, Kate wore a bold white Jenny Packham dress with black detail, and a white angled hat by Philip Treacey.

The dress was a simple knee-length white design, with a white and black bow on her right shoulder.

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Kate wears bold white dress last seen at coronation as she returns to public duties

Heavy rain falls on crowds and troops taking part in ceremony

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Heavy rain and thundery showers have fallen on crowds gathered along The Mall by the end of procession.

Princess Anne, Prince William and Prince Edward, who were all on horseback, were subject to the miserable weather while other senior royals were protected in carriages.

Princess of Wales looked ‘happy’ to be at important royal event

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The Princess of Wales looked “happy to be involved” in Trooping the Colour as she made her first public appearance this year, a spectator has said.

Carol Haddow, 64, from Scotland, and her husband Brian, 42, were among thousands of people lined along The Mall as royal carriages made their way to Horse Guards Parade.

Mrs Haddow said: “Well, like anybody going through chemotherapy, it’s a big thing for her to come out and do this.

“We were a wee bit back but she looked fine, happy to be involved and she was with the kids.”

She said the royal family played an important part in “bringing in tourism” to the country, adding: “It’s a great thing to have a king or queen.”

Mr Haddow said: “It’s a part of history, isn’t it?”

Royal Family due to appear on the balcony

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The Royal Family are due to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace imminently for the conclusion of Trooping the Colour.

Carriages depart back for Buckingham Palace

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Carriages containing members of the Royal Family have now departed from Horse Guards Parade towards Buckingham Palace.

The King and his family will now appear on the balcony to view the fly-past, which concludes the day’s event.

What is Trooping the Colour?

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Charles is Colonel in Chief of the regiments of the Household Division which include the Life Guards, Blues and Royals and all five regiments of Foot Guards – the Welsh, Scots, Irish, Coldstream and Grenadier – on parade for the official birthday, alongside the mounted Band of the Household Cavalry and the massed Foot Guards bands.

The military spectacle, also known as the Birthday Parade is a gift from the Household Division, and Charles first attended in 1951, aged three, riding in a carriage with his grandmother, the Queen Mother, and aunt, Princess Margaret, and first rode as Colonel of the Welsh Guards in 1975.

Trooping the Colour is a social as well as a ceremonial occasion and the stands overlooking the parade ground were filled with about 8,000 spouses, girlfriends and parents of the guardsmen and officers on parade.

It featured more than 1,250 soldiers, and hundreds of Guardsmen were lined up on the parade ground waiting to be inspected by the King from his carriage with Camilla, Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, and joined by the mounted royal Colonels.

The colour, or regimental flag, that will be trooped will be the King’s Colour of number 9 company, Irish Guards.

Princess of Wales' children sit on her lap during first public appearance

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Prince Louis seen yawning and dancing from balcony window

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Prince Louis was seen yawning while standing watching the parade from the window at the Duke of Wellington’s former office.

The six-year-old was standing with his mother, the Princess of Wales, and his nine-year-old sister Princess Charlotte.

He could be seen dancing along during the quick march of the Scots Guards to Highland Laddie.

At one point, he also became fixated by the curtain and could be seen chatting to his mother.

Princess of Wales watches ceremony from a balcony

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The Princess of Wales watched Trooping the Colour from a balcony with her children.

In a change from last year, Kate did not join senior family members on a dais, but watched the spectacle from the Duke of Wellington’s former office.

Kate stood beside her children, Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte, as the regiments, in red ceremonial dress, continued to parade.

She could be seen whispering in the ear of Princess Charlotte as the band played.

Kate smiles and waves at crowds ahead of balcony appearance

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Despite her ongoing cancer battle, Kate was all smiles as she made her way down The Mall with her three children.

She has not been seen publicly since Christmas Day and cancelled a number of engagements after being admitted to hospital in January for abdominal surgery.

Kate seen with Prince Louis viewing ceremony from a window

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The Princess of Wales has been seen peering out of a window with her youngest son Prince Louis, as the procession takes place at the Horse Guards Parade.

Trooping will be a special event for Kate as Number 9 Company, Irish Guards, a regiment she represents as Colonel, will be Trooping their King’s Colour, but Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall will take the salute on her behalf.

In pictures: Royals all smiles at King’s official birthday procession

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Kate seen arriving at Horse Guards Parade with her children

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The Princess of Wales has been seen exiting her carriage at Horse Guards Parade, where the King’s official birthday procession will take place.

Princess of Wales and children booed by protesters during Trooping the Colour parade

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King Charles begins inspecting the troops

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King Charles salutes as he rides along in his carriage, while the national anthem plays.

Now his carriage moves through as he inspects the troops as the procession begins at 11am.

Kate wore dress during King’s coronation weekend

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For the occasion, the Princess of Wales has worn a white Jenny Packham dress with black detail, with a white angled hat by Philip Treacey.

Her outfit was last seen in May 2023 during the King’s coronation weekend.

In pictures: King Charles and other senior royals take part in procession

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Kate pictured with her children at Trooping the Colour

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Princess of Wales and children set off in glass carriage

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King Charles and Queen Camilla have set off from Buckingham Palace, with the Princess of Wales following in a glass carriage.

She is accompanied by her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, while Prince William follows his father on horseback.

Members of the Royal Family depart Buckingham Palace

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Members of the Royal Family have departed Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour parade, with Prince Edward and his wife and daughter Lady Louise leading the procession.

The Duke and duch*ess of Gloucester have also departed, with the Prince and Princess of Wales due to appear in a glass carriage.

King Charles and Queen Camilla pictured arriving at Buckingham Palace

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Trooping the Colour parade gets underway

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The Trooping the Colour procession, which is to celebrate the King’s official birthday, has begun with members of the Irish Guards march along The Mall.

Behind the scenes at Trooping the Colour

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The British Army have shared a video on social media of troops preparing for Trooping the Colour, one of the highlights of the royal calendar.

More pictures as Trooping the Colour due to begin

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Political artist says royal family are ‘an anchor for uncertain times’

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Political artist Kaya Mar was among spectators gathered to watch the royal procession down The Mall.

The 67-year-old had brought two oil paintings, one of the King and another of the Princess of Wales, her husband and their children.

Mr Mar said: “The royal family are like an anchor for uncertain times – especially when you see the mess of politicians.”

He added: “They are the only steady political institution amid the turmoil in the United Kingdom and, really, what is the only steady institution for the future of this country?

“It’s still royalty. They’re harmless. They’re not politicians. Whether you’re right, left, middle, whatever it is, you look up to them.”

The artist said his painting of Kate, which invoked Biblical imagery comparing her to Mary, was intended to poke fun at the “religious fervour” he thought surrounded the birth of her most recent child, Prince Louis, in 2018.

Kate pictured arriving with Prince William and three children

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Princess of Wales seen arriving at Buckingham Palace

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The Princess of Wales has been seen arriving at Buckingham Palace in a car ahead of Trooping the Colour.

A brief glimpse of Kate showed her wearing a pale dress with a hat, with the princess expected to appear on the balcony alongside the Royal Family.

Crowds brave the rain ahead of procession

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Full statement from Kate ahead of Trooping the Colour

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In a statement the Princess of Wales said: “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.”

Watch: Princess of Wales’ last public appearance ahead of Trooping the Colour return

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Watch: Princess of Wales’ last public appearance ahead of Trooping the Colour return

Live: Trooping the Colour parade marks King Charles' official birthday

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Watch live: Trooping the Colour parade marks King Charles’ birthday

No time frame yet for Kate’s full return to duties

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Kate’s public appearance at Trooping will be her first official outing of 2024 after she missed engagements at the start of the year when she was admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery on January 16.

At the time her condition was thought to be non-cancerous but tests after the successful operation found the disease, and Kate disclosed the medical development in an emotional video released in March.

A time frame has not been set for Kate’s return to a full schedule of public engagements as she is being given time to convalesce and recover before full-time work.

Crowds continue to gather outside Buckingham Palace

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Crowds of people have gathered outside Buckingham Palace ahead of Trooping the Colour, with many holding Union flags.

Jane Ing, 61, said she had travelled from Yorkshire with her husband and a friend to witness the royal procession through The Mall ahead of the ceremony.

She said: “The ceremony is part of our heritage.

“It’s an iconic parade and exhibition of our royal family that we should be proud about and come to support.”

She added it was “lovely” that the Princess of Wales has announced she will be in attendance.

Prince Louis’ best Trooping the Colour moments resurface ahead of 2024 parade

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Prince Louis’ best Trooping the Colour moments resurface ahead of 2024 parade

Royal fans queue along The Mall ahead of Trooping the Colour

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Typhoons surprising King with ‘CR’ formation at last year’s Trooping the Colour resurfaces

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Typhoons surprising King with ‘CR’ display at Trooping the Colour resurfaces

Pictures from last year’s Trooping the Colour

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Trooping the Colour: Everything we know about King’s birthday

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Trooping the Colour is one of the most popular, glittering events in the royal calendar and it is taking place this Saturday (15 June).

Otherwise known as the King’s official birthday, it is a formal state ceremonial parade that sees the Monarch inspect the regiments of Household Division.

The eyes of the world will be on London this weekend because of the royal family’s ongoing health troubles, which saw King Charles take a step back from his duties earlier this year.

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Everything We Know About Trooping the Colour this year

Who is Kate, the Princess of Wales?

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Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born to the Middletons at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading on January 9 1982.

She was christened at the parish church of St Andrew’s Bradfield in Berkshire on June 20 the same year.

Amman in Jordan was home to Kate and her family for a few years in the mid-1980s, where she attended a nursery school from the age of three, before the family returned to Berkshire.

At 13, she went to the exclusive private Marlborough College in Wiltshire, where she part-boarded.

She graduated in 2005 with a 2:1 in history of art from St Andrews University, where she met and began dating William, whom she married at Westminster Abbey in 2011.

She was dubbed “Waity Katie” by the press for her patience during their long courtship, and was described by William in their engagement interview as having “a really naughty sense of humour”.

A keen photographer, the princess usually takes the publicly released photos of her children to mark their birthdays.

Energy bosses named in King’s birthday honours

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The CEOs of energy providers Octopus and SSE have been made Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s birthday honours.

Greg Jackson of Octopus Energy and Alistair Phillips-Davies of SSE were given the honour for their services to the energy industry and praised for their work in making it more sustainable.

Phillips-Davies said: “This is a very pleasant surprise, but it really reflects the great team we have here at SSE and the important work they are doing to speed up the clean energy transition that will benefit everyone.”

Cancer will have brought her family closer to the Princess

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Family is the focus for the Princess of Wales in both her private and public life and her cancer diagnosis will have brought those closest rallying round.

In her video statement announcing the state of her health, Kate highlighted the importance of giving her children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – time and space to come to terms with their mother’s illness.

The princess’ major public project is supporting the early years development of children, and last year she launched her long-term campaign Shaping Us, described as her “life’s work” and aimed at highlighting the crucial first five years of a child’s life.

Kate has carefully carved out this public role focusing on the wellbeing of children and mental health since marrying the Prince of Wales in 2011 and becoming an HRH.

Kate Middleton’s Trooping the Colour apology

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The Princess of Wales has apologised ahead of this year’s Trooping the Colour for missing a major rehearsal.

Kate, the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards, wrote to express her sadness at missing the Colonel’s Review, which typically takes place a week before the parade.

“I wanted to write and let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment ahead of the Colonel’s Review and Trooping of the Colour,” she wrote.

“I appreciate everyone trooping this year has been practising for months and dedicating many hours to ensuring their uniforms and drill are immaculate.

“Being your colonel remains a great honour, and I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review. Please pass my apologies to the whole Regiment, however, I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon. Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved.”

Simon Le Bon ‘beyond thrilled and surprised’ to become an MBE

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Simon Le Bon has said he is “beyond thrilled and surprised” to have been made an MBE.

The Duran Duran singer, 65, was honoured in King Charles’s birthday honours list for his services to both music and charity.

“What an incredible, and totally unexpected honour!” he said of becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

“I am truly beyond thrilled and surprised.

“These last few years have been some of the most important in Duran Duran’s career, and this is a bright but humbling highlight as our journey continues.

“It is fitting that the honour has been awarded not just for my role in music, but also for the work I’ve been fortunate to be involved with outside the band for some of the causes I believe in.

“To name but two of them, I hope this moment helps to raise awareness for the Blue Marine Foundation and the importance of their conservation work, and for Centrepoint.

“Their mission for over 50 years to put an end to homelessness in the UK is vital.”

Tracey Emin describes damehood as a ‘brilliant surprise'

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Tracey Emin has reacted to being made a dame in King Charles’s official birthday honours list.

The British artist, 60, who has created several controversial works, described the honour as the latest “brilliant surprise” in her life.

“Dame Tracey has a good ring to it,” she said of the honour, which was given in recognition of her services to art.

“I’m very very happy. Another brilliant surprise in my life.”

Some of Emin’s notable works include a tent filled with the names of everyone she has ever slept with and an installation of her bed littered with personal objects including empty vodka bottles.

Gordon Brown ‘slightly embarrassed’ to feature on King’s honours list

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Gordon Brown is “slightly embarrassed” to have featured on King Charles’s birthday honours list.

The former prime minister, 73, was made a Companion of Honour, which is given to those who have made notable contributions in the fields of government, the arts, science, or medicine.

Reacting to the news, he said: “I feel slightly embarrassed, as the opportunity to serve is an honour in itself and my preference has always been to recognise all those brilliant, unsung, local heroes who quietly and selflessly give their time to contribute to the vitality of our communities.

“I want to thank those who put my name forward and thank too my family and all who have worked with me during the last 50 years in public life to whom I owe everything.”

King Charles ‘delighted’

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King Charles has expressed his happiness over news Kate Middleton will return to public duties at the Trooping the Colour parade.

The 75-year-old monarch is “delighted” that the Princess of Wales will be joining the royal family, said a Buckingham House spokesperson.

Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in February, has only just recently returned to public duty himself following treatment.

Prince William to travel to Germany next week

Friday 14 June 2024 22:00 , Emma Guinness

Football fans in Europe are gearing up for this year’s Euros and the heir to the throne is no exception.

Kensington Palace has confirmed that Prince William will travel to Frankfurt, Germany next week to see England take on Denmark at the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match at Frankfurt Arena.

The Prince met with the team at St George’s Park, Staffordshire earlier this week to wish them good luck ahead of the tournament.

Palace makes rare comment on Kate Middleton’s ongoing cancer treatment

Friday 14 June 2024 20:00 , Emma Guinness

The Palace has made a rare comment about the Princess of Wales’s ongoing cancer treatment.

Following rumours that Kate was receiving treatment at a facility in Huston, Texas, the Palace denied that this was the case to the Huston Chronicle.

She announced her cancer diagnosis via a poignant video in March, where she revealed that she would remain out of the public eye for the foreseeable future as she undergoes “preventative chemotherapy.”

The Princess of Wales will reportedly ride in a carriage tomorrow

Friday 14 June 2024 18:15 , Emma Guinness

A royal commentator has claimed that the Princess of Wales will ride in a carriage with her three children at Trooping the Colour tomorrow.

This comes following a statement from Kate updating the public on her cancer treatment and confirming her attendance.

ITV News’s royal editor Chris Ship wrote on Twitter (X): “Kate will attend the King’s birthday parade in a carriage with her 3 children. And be on the palace balcony with Prince William, King and Queen.”

New photograph of Kate Middleton released

Friday 14 June 2024 18:09 , Emma Guinness

A new photograph of the Princess of Wales has been released alongside a moving statement about her ongoing cancer battle.

The picture, shared on the official Kensington Palace Twitter (X) account, was taken this year by photographer Matt Porteous and features Kate looking up in an outdoor setting.

The Princess of Wales announces her return

Friday 14 June 2024 18:05 , Emma Guinness

The Princess of Wales has released a statement confirming her attendance at Trooping the Colour tomorrow and providing an update on her cancer treatment.

It reads: “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.”

Tomorrow will mark Kate’s first public appearance since Christmas Day last year.

Royal source claims Kate doesn’t want to ‘upstage’ King at Trooping the Colour

Friday 14 June 2024 17:00 , Emma Guinness

Following the news that the Princess of Wales is “considering” an appearance at Trooping the Colour, a source close to Kate has claimed she won’t appear to avoid upstaging the king.

Should the Princess appear, it will be her first time in the public eye since Christmas last year. She stepped back from her role in January because of ongoing health concerns.

The source told the Daily Beast: “Kate’s appearance will steal King Charles’s show. She won’t take [the] risk to anger her father-in-law.

“It would be wonderful, of course,” they added, “but more than slightly bizarre given that she bowed out of the Colonel’s Review.”

The cost of Trooping the Colour

Friday 14 June 2024 15:30 , Emma Guinness

A freedom of information request (FOI) has given an insight into the potential cost of this year’s Trooping the Colour.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) revealed that they spent £59,662.70 on the 2021 event on transport, fuel, horse food and temporary accommodations.

However, the total was much higher as this is not every cost incurred by the parade, which marks the King’s official birthday.

A much more significant £28 million was set aside to cover the event and the then-Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, which included four days of public events. An additional eight million was spent on security for the event by the Metropolitan Police.

Statista reports that the Sovereign Grant for this financial year is £86.3 million – the same amount allocated in 2022 and 2023.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘relieved’ to miss Trooping the Colour

Friday 14 June 2024 14:30 , Emma Guinness

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly “relieved” to miss this year’s Trooping the Colour.

According to reports, the Duke and duch*ess of Sussex, who are no longer working royals, were not invited to the King’s official birthday parade.

This was also reportedly the case last year, despite it being Charles’s first Trooping the Colour as King.

Royal expert Tessa Dunlop told the Mirror of last year’s event: “Prince Harry is not coming to the King’s inaugural Trooping of the Colour, when for the first time since 1986 Britain’s monarch will be mounted taking the salute.

“Whether Harry was invited or not (probably not why would you invite someone who was not going to attend?) is a moot point. Harry is no longer a working royal.

“Trooping the Colour is a job for our working royals. The key word there is ‘job’. Saturday will see them dressed up and on parade, doing what they do best, providing the military, which depends on its hierarchical structures, with a symbolic figurehead.”

Kate smiles at her children as flypast goes over palace

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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ‘likely’ to appear at Trooping the Colour

Friday 14 June 2024 13:24 , Emma Guinness

A royal expert has claimed that the three Wales children “really enjoy” the Trooping the Colour and are likely to appear at tomorrow’s event.

This comes amid a difficult year for the family, which has seen Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis largely kept out of the public eye as a result of the Princess of Wales’s ongoing cancer battle.

Of the family’s appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony, royal author Katie Nicholl told Entertainment Tonight: “They’ve been up there several times now.

“They are always impeccably behaved, often entertaining, and they always seem to enjoy it. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if William decides to bring them.”

Prince William secretly visits MI6

Friday 14 June 2024 09:58 , Emma Guinness

The Prince of Wales yesterday visited MI6 in a visit that is currently shrouded in secrecy.

News of Prince William’s Thursday afternoon was revealed via the Court Circular, which details royal engagements and is published the day after they take place.

It simply stated: “The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited the Secret Intelligence Service.”

The visit comes after King Charles appointed former spy Baroness Manningham-Buller as the Order of the Garter’s first-ever female chancellor.

How to watch the Trooping the Colour

Friday 14 June 2024 08:58 , Emma Guinness

One of the most highly-anticipated events in the royal calendar is taking place tomorrow, the Trooping the Colour.

Those wishing to view the King’s official birthday parade in person are advised to gather on The Mall and the edge of St James’s Park in London from 9 am.

For those watching from home, the event will be broadcast on BBC One from 10:30 am.

Harry and Meghan 'had secret UK home worth £2.5m’

Friday 14 June 2024 08:49 , Emma Guinness

New reports have claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a secret home in the UK before moving into Frogmore Cottage.

The home was allegedly worth £2.5 million and located in the Cotswolds, with the couple reportedly signing a two-year lease shortly before they tied the knot in 2018.

According to the Mirror, the couple lived in the property while their official UK residence Frogmore Cottage was being renovated.

They officially moved out of the cottage last June after stepping down as senior royals in 2020.

Kate Middleton absent from new King Charles appointments

Friday 14 June 2024 08:24 , Emma Guinness

The Princess of Wales was notably absent from King Charles’s recent Order of the Garter appointments ahead of the Trooping the Colour.

According to reports, there have been long-standing calls for the future queen to be made a member of the institution – the oldest and most senior British Order of Chivalry.

The most notable appointment was that of the former director general of MI5, Baroness Manningham-Buller, who became the first-ever female chancellor of the Order of the Garter.

Kate’s attendance at this year’s Trooping the Colour ceremony has yet to be confirmed, as well as her potential attendance at Monday’s Garter Day ceremony.

Escaped military horse will have ‘most experienced rider’ at Trooping the Colour

Friday 14 June 2024 08:12 , Emma Guinness

An escaped military horse who ran through London earlier this year will have the “most experienced rider” at Trooping the Colour to give the animal “extra confidence”.

This comes after the army revealed that three of the five spooked horses have recovered enough to return to work.

The army said that Tennyson will be ridden by Corporal of Horse Harvey to provide “extra confidence” for his role in the prestigious Sovereign’s Escort at the rear rank of the second division.

Meanwhile, Trojan and Vanquish will be a part of the ceremonial guard for the official entrance to the Royal Palaces, joining the King’s Life Guard at Horse Guards.

The other two escaped horses, Vida and Quaker, are continuing their recovery in the countryside.

Trooping the Colour: Everything we know about King’s birthday and whether Kate Middleton will attend

Friday 14 June 2024 07:00 , Maroosha Muzaffar

Trooping the Colour is one of the most popular, glittering events in the royal calendar and it is taking place this Saturday (15 June).

Otherwise known as the King’s official birthday, it is a formal state ceremonial parade that sees the Monarch inspect the regiments of Household Division.

The eyes of the world will be on London this weekend because of the royal family’s ongoing health troubles, which saw King Charles take a step back from his duties earlier this year.

While the Monarch has now returned to a “reduced” summer schedule, he is continuing his cancer treatment alongside the Princess of Wales, who has not yet returned to duty.

The Princess of Wales has, however, hinted that she could appear with her family on the Buckingham Palace balcony this Saturday and reportedly said she is “considering” it should she feel well enough.

Read more here:

Everything We Know About Trooping the Colour this year

Trooping the Colour’s confirmed attendees

Friday 14 June 2024 06:00 , Emma Guinness

The eyes of the world will be on this year’s Trooping the Colour amid the royal family’s ongoing health troubles.

So far, only King Charles and Queen Camilla’s attendance has been officially confirmed, but sources have suggested that Kate Middleton is “considering” a surprise appearance.

While Prince William is expected to attend, it is not known if he will be joined by his young children without his wife, especially with Prince Louis’s reputation for making mischief at events.

Three military horses that got loose in London to feature in Trooping the Colour

Friday 14 June 2024 05:05 , Maroosha Muzaffar

Three military horses that got loose in central London earlier this year have been confirmed as having roles in Trooping the Colour on Saturday.

Five Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) horses were injured after being spooked by rubble being dropped through a plastic tunnel while on an exercise in Belgravia on April 24.

Horses Tennyson, Trojan and Vanquish will take part in the King’s Birthday Parade after making “swift and successful” recoveries and showing “such aptitude and eagerness”, the Army said on Thursday.

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Three military horses that got loose in London to feature in Trooping the Colour

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ICYMI: King Charles’ new portrait covered in graffiti by activists at London gallery

Friday 14 June 2024 05:00 , Maroosha Muzaffar

The first official portrait of King Charles III since his coronation has been covered in posters by activists at a London gallery.

Animal Rising campaigners plastered Wallace and Gromit-themed posters onto the new painting of the monarch, which is currently on public display at the Philip Mould Gallery in London, at around midday on Tuesday.

The group shared a video of two of its supporters pasting the face of the animated character Wallace over Charles’s on the red-hued painting by Jonathan Yeo. They also stuck on a speech bubble, which read in capitals: “No cheese, Gromit. Look at all this cruelty on RSPCA farms!”

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King Charles’ new portrait covered in graffiti by activists at London gallery

Former subpostmaster Alan Bates receives knighthood

Friday 14 June 2024 11:32 , Emma Guinness

Alan Bates has received a knighthood in the King’s birthday honours list in recognition of the legal action he took against the Post Office over the Horizon IT system.

The former postmaster said he discovered he had received the honour while ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells at the Horizon IT inquiry.

The campaigner described his knighthood as “another string to my bow to help me go forward and get some finality for people”.

He previously turned down becoming an OBE while Vennells remained a CBE, but she rescinded the honour earlier this year.

Trooping the Colour set to be a washout

Friday 14 June 2024 04:00 , Emma Guinness

This year’s highly-anticipated Trooping the Colour procession is set to be a washout for public spectators.

Weather forecasts for the King’s official birthday parade have predicted a 40 percent chance of rain at 10 am on Saturday, which is just before the event is set to begin.

Those wishing to watch are advised to gather at The Mall and the edge of St James’s Park from 9 am.

London Garden Museum responds to Queen Camilla’s patronage offer

Friday 14 June 2024 02:00 , Emma Guinness

Queen Camilla yesterday joked that she would like to “nudge” King Charles’s role as patron of the London Garden Museum away from him.

The institution, which the Queen described as “such a special place”, subsequently responded and said they were delighted by her compliments.

TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh said: “She’s a great gardener and I know that Ray Mill is a wonderful retreat for her with her own garden.”

“We would be very happy to have the Queen and the King as patron, either or both. We just love that she loves to come.”

Royal expert claims Kate Middleton is preparing for return

Friday 14 June 2024 00:00 , Emma Guinness

The promotion of Kate Middleton’s stylist to “senior private executive” to the Prince and Princess of Wales is allegedly a sign that Kate is preparing for her return.

According to a palace source, Natasha Archer received the promotion after helping the princess attend hospital appointments during her ongoing cancer battle.

The source told the Daily Mail: “Natasha deserves this boost – she’s unfailingly discreet and loyal to Kate.

“The salary boost will be welcome too. This appointment means we can expect to see Natasha by Kate’s side for years to come.

“It seems to be Kate’s way of thanking her for her loyalty.”

Experts claim Kate Middleton had ‘grandmotherly’ bond with late Queen

Thursday 13 June 2024 22:00 , Emma Guinness

A new documentary has seen experts take a look at the relationship between Kate Middleton and the late Queen Elizabeth.

Kate & The Queen: A Special Relationship is set to air on Channel 5 this Saturday and will detail how their relationship grew over time.

“The queen grew to trust Kate. I don’t think she really trusted anyone on first impression, we’re all performing the same show, the show is supporting the Queen,” claimed Daily Mail royal columnist Richard Kay.

“But with Kate and the Queen, it grew deeper than that, there was a real grandmotherly affection between the two.”

Former spy appointed Order of the Garter’s new chancellor

Thursday 13 June 2024 21:00 , Emma Guinness

King Charles has appointed the former director general of MI5 as the new chancellor of the Order of the Garter.

Baroness Manningham-Buller is a former spy of more than three decades, and she will be the first woman person to occupy the role since its inception in the office’s inception in 1475.

The announcement from Buckingham Palace comes ahead of Garter Day on Monday, which will see the King take part in a ceremonial procession through the grounds of Windsor Castle.

TikTok star encourages Princess Anne to play the organ at Windsor Castle

Thursday 13 June 2024 19:00 , Emma Guinness

A TikTok star has encouraged Princess Anne to tap into her potentially undiscovered musical talents.

Anna Lapwood is known as the “TikTok organist” and she was yesterday made an MBE at an investiture at Windsor Castle by the Princess Royal.

While there, she took the opportunity to encourage the late Queen’s daughter to try her hand at the castle’s organ.

Lapwood said: “I said ‘Have you ever had to go on the organ?’ and she said ‘No, I haven’t, I think it’s a bit late’.

“And I was like ‘Oh, I think you can I think you could do it, you should do it’.”

Palace insider says Kate return on Saturday is ‘far-fetched'

Thursday 13 June 2024 17:00 , Emma Guinness

Following reports that the Princess of Wales is “considering” making a suprirse appearance at the Trooping the Colour, a palace insider has the possibility is “far-fetched”.

The insider told the Daily Beast: “I think this idea that Kate is suddenly going to pop up on the balcony on Saturday is far-fetched. It would be wonderful, of course, but more than slightly bizarre given that she bowed out of the Colonel’s Review.

“The royals typically have a light schedule over the summer months, so it would seem odd to make a big push for her to return now.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s circle getting smaller

Thursday 13 June 2024 14:30 , Emma Guinness

A royal insider has claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s circle of A-list friends is getting smaller.

Princess Diana’s former royal butler Paul Burrell claimed that their A-list friends are “dropping like flies” in a new interview with Closer magazine.

“Harry and Meghan’s circle is getting smaller and smaller. I think the A-list stars are dropping like flies,” he said.

“Some already have done - Oprah no longer seems involved with them and some other celebrities have also dropped them.”

“Back in the day, the A-listers were riding on the moment - Harry and Meghan were the most popular couple in the country at one time, when they got married, but there’s since been a decline.”

Prince Harry has realised he ‘only has one family'

Thursday 13 June 2024 13:27 , Emma Guinness

Prince Harry is allegedly looking for a UK residence after realising that he “only has one family”, a royal expert has claimed.

This comes amid reports that the Duke of Sussex is househunting in the UK, having stayed in a London hotel on his recent visit to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games.

King Charles’ former butler Grant Harrold told The New York Post: “It’s something that he’s wanted and been thinking about. Now he’s probably made the decision that’s what he wants.

“Not having a home in the UK was probably a joint decision initially, but as time goes on, people’s views and decisions can change.

“You’ve only got one family, and this means he’s suddenly realised that.”

Kate Middleton’s attendance at Wimbledon addressed

Thursday 13 June 2024 12:09 , Emma Guinness

The All England Club has addressed questions surrounding the Princess of Wales’s attendance at this year’s Wimbledon.

While Kate is their patron, their chair Deborah Jevans has today stressed that they will be putting no pressure on the princess to attend as she undergoes cancer treatment.

“Our priority is clearly that our Patron has the time to recover and we’re certainly not going to add any additional pressure on her recovery by speculating on her attendance at this year’s Championships,” Jevans said.

The princess, who typically presents the singles trophies at the event, was last seen in public on Christmas Day last year.

Kensington Palace breaks silence on Kate’s cancer treatment

Thursday 13 June 2024 08:30 , Emma Guinness

Kensington Palace has broken its silence on the Princess of Wales’s cancer after a rumour that she was having treatment in America spread.

According to the debunked claim, Kate was being treated at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Huston, Texas.

The Palace subsequently denied this claim to the Houston Chronicle.

Charles and Camilla praised for patronage

Thursday 13 June 2024 08:07 , Emma Guinness

Queen Camilla and King Charles were simultaneously praised for the Monarch’s patronage of London’s Garden Museum.

The Queen Consort visited yesterday morning, joking that it was one patronage that she would like to “nudge” away from her husband.

While there, she was gifted a posy from Royal florist Shane Connolly.

“It’s lovely because they’re both gardeners so we’ve got the most amazing support – a patron who’s a gardener and his wife who comes to see us, so it’s absolutely fantastic” he said.

“They get what this is about, and gardening is for everyone, it’s not just for people who’ve got big estates, they realise that and this is a facility for people to come and see the therapy that a garden provides.”

Promotion for Kate Middleton’s much-loved stylist

Thursday 13 June 2024 07:00 , Jane Dalton

Rise of Kate Middleton’s much-loved stylist who has risen from PA to right-hand woman

Prince Louis offers advice to England squad for Euro 2024

Thursday 13 June 2024 05:05 , Jane Dalton

Prince Louis offers heartwarming advice to England squad ahead of Euro 2024

Doctors give King and Queen green light to visit Channel Islands

Thursday 13 June 2024 03:30 , Jane Dalton

King and Queen to visit Channel Islands for first time since taking the throne

Inside William and Kate’s £850-a-night Airbnb

Thursday 13 June 2024 02:02 , Jane Dalton

Inside William and Kate’s £850 a night Welsh Airbnb stay

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