Kate Middleton may make an appearance at Buckingham Palace balcony to celebrate Trooping the Colour amid cancer treatment

Middleton will not be attending the Colonel's Review - or the final dress rehearsal for the British monarch’s birthday celebration - on June 8
UPDATED JUN 1, 2024
Kate Middleton has not been ruled out of making an appearance at this year's Trooping the Colour (Getty Images)
Kate Middleton has not been ruled out of making an appearance at this year's Trooping the Colour (Getty Images)

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Kate Middleton may make an appearance at the King's official birthday celebrations, also known as Trooping the Colour, in June. 

Kensington Palace has reportedly confirmed that the Princess of Wales, who is undergoing preventive cancer treatment, will not be attending the Colonel's Review - or the final dress rehearsal for the British monarch’s birthday celebration - on June 8. 

A source, however, has not ruled out the chance of the 42-year-old princess making an appearance at the Buckingham Palace balcony following the Trooping the Colour ceremony, per The Mirror

The mother-of-three’s appearance, nevertheless, depends on her doctor’s discretion along with how she is feeling on the particular day to make an appearance alongside her husband, Prince William.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11:  (L-R) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge,
Kate Middleton in Trooping the Colour in 2016 along with the royal family (Getty Images)

Kate Middleton has been attending Trooping the Colour for long

Middleton, as the colonel-in-chief of the Irish Guards, would have usually taken the salute at The Colonel's Review on June 8. 

The Colonel’s Review marks the second event on the list of three events marked for Trooping the Colour. The first of the series - The Major General's Review at Horse Guards Parade - took place on Friday, May 31. 

Ever since her marriage to the royal family, Middleton has been a constant presence during the British monarchy’s appearance at the Buckingham Palace balcony. 

Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales , Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince George of Wales on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour on June 17, 2023 in London, England. Trooping the Colour is a traditional parade held to mark the British Sovereign's official birthday. It will be the first Trooping the Colour held for King Charles III since he ascended to the throne. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, and Prince George of Wales on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour on June 17, 2023, in London, England (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Not only did the Princess of Wales attend the Trooping the Colour event alongside the late Queen Elizabeth II but also attended the engagement alongside King Charles last year. 

Following the celebration, she hopped into a landau-style carriage with Queen Consort Camilla, Princes George and Louis, and Princess Charlotte.

Trooping the Colour marks the official annual birthday celebration of the ruling British monarch. Though King Charles celebrates his actual birthday in November, the upcoming event is an official celebration to honor his birth. 

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02:  (L-R) Prince Louis of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince
The Waleses during Trooping the Colour in 2022 (Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the King, who is also undergoing treatment for cancer, has confirmed that he will be attending his birthday celebrations. 

However, he will not be riding on horseback adhering to the tradition, but rather would travel in an Ascot Landau carriage with Queen Camilla. 

Royal expert Kinsey Schofield recently gave an insight into Kate’s return to royal duties after she revealed her cancer diagnosis in a heartbreaking video in March. 

Schofield shared in an interview with Fox News Digital on May 30, that Kate is not being rushed to return to royal duties, as the expert said, "King Charles and Prince William have repeatedly stressed to the Princess of Wales that she should feel no pressure to return to public duty until she's ready.”

"The palace won't officially give us any indication of a potential Catherine return," Schofield added.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02:  (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Que
The Royal Family during Trooping the Colour in 2022 (Getty Images)

Internet is looking forward to seeing Kate Middleton

Social media users speculated regarding Kate Middleton's appearance at the Trooping the Colour event in June and expressed their opinions.

One of the readers commented on Facebook, "She should!!! Show the world’s Cancer patients who are struggling through treatment and going to work and school how well she’s doing! Would be very uplifting."

Someone else said, "Beautiful she would make it lovely."

Another supportive fan said, "Looking forward to Kate’s appearance!!!"

"If she is on the balcony she will be covered by William and the kids to stop the prying eyes," said a social media user.

Meanwhile, another fan said, "She deserves to heal in private. She is such a beautiful human being, Godspeed sweet lady."

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