Kate Middleton makes first public appearance amid cancer battle at annual Trooping the Colour parade

LONDON, UNITED KINGDON: Kate Middleton appeared at the annual Trooping the Colour parade in London on Saturday, June 15.

The occasion marks the first time the Princess of Wales was seen in public since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March of this year. 

Kate Middleton returns to the public eye at King Charles’ birthday parade 

An exuberant crowd welcomed the Princess of Wales as they lined the Mall Route to cheer for her, as per the New York Post. The 42-year-old mother of three announced on Friday that she was well enough to make it to the event while sharing an update on her cancer treatment. 

The annual military ceremony of Trooping the Colour commemorates the British monarch’s official birthday and is celebrated every year in June. King Charles III's actual birthday is in November. 

Middleton participated in the parade with her three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis as they rode in a royal carriage, while her husband, Prince William was on horseback.

For the occasion, the future queen consort opted for a white dress with black and white bows. She accessorized with a pair of pearl earrings and a white-brimmed hat.

King Charles, who himself has been battling cancer since February, led the procession accompanied by Queen Camilla.

As the royal family watched the ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade, Middleton stood for five minutes before she sat down. 

Prior to the Trooping the Colour, the last public engagement that Middleton attended was the Royal Christmas celebration in December 2023. In January, she was admitted to the hospital for a planned abdominal surgery.

Later after much speculation about her health, in a video statement in March, the Princess of Wales revealed she was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer and was undergoing preventive chemotherapy. 

Princess of Wales' fans are washed with joy as she attends King Charles’ birthday parade 

One said, "Wow, she's so strong to make a public appearance after such news. Hope she’s feeling okay and gets all the support she needs," and another wrote, "Rooting for her and her health."

"May God continue to bless you Princess Catherine. Stunning and elegant as always," expressed a person, while someone else said, "Beautiful and strong, I hope she didn't do this due to pressure. My God she is rake thin. I hope she is well and only gets better. Now let her rest ffs."

One more shared, "This woman is the personification of class itself. Not just her style but her aura, her grace and her respect for the role she fills, are qualities I wish we could see more often in today’s society. It would be a better world."

"She looks better than ever. Amazing. She looks so healthy, robust and glowing," said another person. An individual noted, "Treatment is brutal. Good she felt well enough for this one."

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