As the annual Trooping the Colour celebration approaches, questions linger around whether Kate, the Princess of Wales, will make an appearance at the event. Earlier this year, Middleton stepped back from royal duties to undergo chemotherapy treatment. While the palace has now confirmed she will not attend the Colonel's Review, a rehearsal for the main ceremony, her potential presence at the official event on June 15th remains uncertain.
Royal experts note that Middleton has been spotted out and about, running errands alone and with family, suggesting she may be recovering well from her treatment. Additionally, royal reporter Katie Nicholl recently reported that Middleton has "turned a corner" in her health journey.
However, the Kensington Palace website no longer lists Middleton as the Inspecting Officer for the Colonel's Review, a role she has traditionally held. That duty will now fall to Lieutenant General James Bucknall.
Despite the palace's confirmation of her absence from the rehearsal, some royal fans and experts still hold out hope that Middleton may make an appearance at the main Trooping the Colour ceremony. As royal expert Gareth Russell explained to Us Weekly, Middleton's plans "could change at a moment's notice."
Last year, Middleton did attend the Trooping the Colour festivities, wearing a striking green coat dress that paid homage to her colonelcy of the Irish Guards. Whether she will join the celebration once again this year remains to be seen as the highly anticipated event draws near.
