Nearly a month after Princess Katherine’s Public Announcement about her health and once their children were settled back in the classroom following a break, William resumed public duties. He has shared updates along the way with well-wishers. Friends and Palace insiders say that while the king and Katherine’s health crisis have brought William’s Royal Destiny to the forefront, it won’t have suddenly made him think more about the future role. As one puts it, that’s something that he’s thought about for years if not decades. They said William reassured a volunteer that he would take care of his wife and told we’re all doing well as he treads the tight rope of duty with his family, and that to his country, Prince William’s primary focus is steadfastly supporting his wife. For William, everything hinges on his wife’s well-being.

Now, The Prince and Princess of Wales confront a different decision on whether their children’s participation in the upcoming Trooping the Color ceremony amid cancer battle. Buckingham Palace now faces their first Trooping Sans Catherine since 2010. Earlier this week, as reports the princess is expected to be away from the public duty for some time, it seems unclear that any appearance from Catherine should not be seen as a full return to public life.

Imagine how things will look this June 15th when the remaining lineup takes the palace balcony for the first fly past: the king and the queen, Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, stalwart Prince Anne, and William. At this stage, the prospect of the year’s trooping will feel a bit of a downer, all a little flat and lackluster. The event holds a special place in the hearts of the young; the kids probably love it, and it’s probably a real treat for them. “You could imagine how much they’d love it,” says Royal biographer Ingrid Seward.

Last year, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, with their three beloved children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, participated in this event and had some extremely adorable moments before the public. However, Princess Catherine, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for an undisclosed cancer, is unlikely to participate in Trooping the Color this year. That means the couple must decide if their three children will attend this Royal Engagement.

Traditionally, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis arrive in a carriage with their mother, Princess Catherine, but if the princess isn’t going this year and Prince William is arriving on horseback, so there won’t be a carriage for the kids. In addition, it’s highly probable that the kids won’t appear without their mother, Catherine. Therefore, it’s predicted that the children may skip the celebration.

“It might be a ‘you should stay behind with mummy’ moment, really,” the author added. “I don’t think the kids will appear without her.”

While this ceremony may be marked by a hint of Katherine’s absence this year, it also serves as a testament to the unwavering spirit of the royal family in the face of adversity. As the whole country eagerly awaits the important holiday, one thing remains certain: the bond of love and resilience that unites the British royal family will endure no matter the obstacles they face. Countless individuals have faced similar battles and emerged victorious, their resilience serving as a beacon of hope in the darkness.

Armed with this newfound resolve, Katherine embarked on a journey of healing, a journey fraught with challenges and uncertainties yet imbued with a sense of purpose and determination. Though her path may be arduous, she remains steadfast in her belief that she will emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before. The Princess of Wales asked that the public and media respect her family’s privacy as she seeks to recover. Despite the palace sharing that she wouldn’t return to public duties for several months, conspiracy theories spread online questioning her health and whereabouts.

“That was the emphasis on family life: we give him the backbone and strength to get through this,” says Valentine Low, author of Corders.