Kate Middleton surprise appearance in public after divorce rumours with William shock fans
Kate Middleton surprise appearance in public after divorce rumours with William shock fans
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, may surprise her fans with a public appearance on June 15th during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. While she is not expected to attend the Colonel’s Review on June 8th, there is still a possibility that she will appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the main event, depending on her health on the day.
espite undergoing chemotherapy and being advised to rest, Kate has been considering making a public appearance, which would be a significant surprise given earlier reports that her treatment would prevent her from participating in any public events for the entirety of 2024. A close friend of Kate and Prince William emphasized the importance of avoiding stress and anxiety for her recovery, stating that Kate’s focus is on improving her health.
King Charles, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, has been open about his recovery process, whereas Kate has kept her treatment details private. Neither of them has disclosed the specific type of cancer they are battling.
The Royal Household has indicated that on June 15th, King Charles will not be riding a horse as part of the ceremony but will instead travel in a carriage with Queen Camilla. Trooping the Colour is a traditional event that celebrates the British monarch’s official birthday, and it has been a longstanding custom since the 1700s.
Should Kate manage to make an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony, it would undoubtedly be a heartfelt moment for her supporters, showcasing her resilience and commitment to her royal duties despite the challenges she faces. The royal family and the public remain hopeful and supportive as she navigates her health journey.
As Marie Claire reported earlier this week, the news surrounding the health of the Princess of Wales—which has remained top of mind since her March 22 video announcement that she was being treated for a publicly undisclosed type of cancer—is positive; she has reportedly “turned a corner” and is “feeling a lot better” within the past month.
Royal biographer Katie Nicholl reported in Vanity Fair that Kate’s condition has improved recently, and she quoted a source as saying that “It has been a great relief that she is tolerating the medication.” Though Kate continues to need the time, space, and privacy that she asked for on March 22—and as her return to public duty remains unclear, with some saying it’ll be this autumn at the earliest, and some predicting as far out as 2025—there is a chance we might see her sooner than we think.
Kensington Palace has confirmed that Kate will miss the June 8 Colonel’s Review, the traditional rehearsal for Trooping the Colour—the annual birthday parade for the monarch—which this year is set for June 15. At the Colonel’s Review, Kate, because of her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, would have taken the salute; instead, Lieutenant General James Bucknell, KCB, CBE, will do so. As such, it can be inferred that Kate will also be absent from the June 15 event itself, but reports are emerging today that, though she likely won’t take part in the carriage procession as she’s done in years past, “if she is feeling well enough,” Kate could make a surprise Buckingham Palace balcony appearance alongside the rest of the working royals to see the Royal Air Force flypast that typically concludes Trooping the Colour each year.
Kate is a fixture at Trooping the Colour every year, including last June, seen here.
The Daily Mail reports that Kate is “considering” such an appearance, which would signal the first time the public has seen her in an official capacity since Christmas Day, when she joined the rest of the royal family for the traditional church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham. In January, Kate underwent a planned abdominal surgery during which cancer was detected; she is reported to have found out the diagnosis the next month, in February. After rampant speculation as to her whereabouts and well-being, her March 22 video message was the last time Kate has been seen by the public at large, though she has reportedly been getting out and about with her family in recent weeks as she, gratefully, is feeling up to do so.
