Kate Middleton made a surprise and very welcome appearance at Trooping the Color – also known as the King’s Birthday Parade – on Saturday, June 15th, marking her first public appearance since revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
The Princess of Wales, 42, looked absolutely glowing as she left Buckingham Palace in a carriage procession for the Trooping the Color ceremony, and also when appearing on the balcony alongside King Charles, 75, Queen Camilla, 76, Prince William, 41, and their three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
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Kate Middleton Makes First Public Appearance Since Revealing Her Cancer Diagnosis
The mom-of-three looked incredible in a white knee-length dress by Jenny Packham (one of her favorite designers) which featured a black and white waist-cinching belt and a chic oversized black and white striped bow on one shoulder. According to reports, the Princess of Wales previously wore a simpler version of the dress at a pre-coronation luncheon at Buckingham Palace last year, with the striped belt and bow being new additions for its second outing.
The Princess of Wales accessorized her dress with white heels, a black suede Mulberry clutch, a wide-brimmed Philip Treacy hat, and an Irish Guards Regimental Brooch as Colonel of the Irish Guards. She also added her stunning Cassandra Goad ‘Cavolfiore’ pearl and diamond earrings, which she has wowed fans with on several occasions over the years.
Fans Rave About Kate Middleton's 'Elegant And Graceful' Appearance At Trooping The Color
The Princess of Wales' triumphant return to public duties was celebrated throughout social media, with her fans taking to many platforms to rave about her appearance. Many fans deemed it a good sign that she was well enough to attend the King's official birthday celebration, with one commenting on a People Facebook post: "So glad she had enough strength for this outing. I hope that means she's on the road to recovery."
"She's beautiful! Imagine having cancer and going through it with treatments and still looking this good. She's a tough, tough lady," wrote a second fan, as a third said: "Beautiful princess, hope you are doing better. So nice to see you out."
"So beautiful, poised, and graceful. So happy to see she's out and about!" exclaimed another. "She is stunning! Elegant and graceful and one strong lady," gushed another fan, followed by the white and black heart emojis. "She looks perfect. Praying for her recovery," wrote another.
"So glad to see our future Queen," wrote another, followed by the red heart emoji. "Looking as beautiful as always. Wonderful to see her," commented another, as another concurred: "She looks so beautiful! What a wonderful surprise to see her with her adorable family!" "She is just so elegant and beautiful," added another fan. "She looks stunning as always! So happy she was able to go!" said another.
The Princess Of Wales Updated Fans On Her Health And Said She's 'Not Out Of The Woods Yet'
The Princess of Wales' appearance was indeed a surprise, as she missed the final Trooping the Color rehearsal last weekend and only confirmed her attendance at 6pm on Friday, June 14th. In the surprise statement shared to social media, which also came alongside a brand new photograph by Matt Porteous, the Princess of Wales confirmed her Trooping the Color appearance and also updated her fans about her health status at the same time.
"I'm looking forward to attending the King's Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet," her candid statement began. "I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days," she continued, adding: "On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well."
The Princess of Wales went on to say: "My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home."
"I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal," she continued, before thanking everyone for their well wishes. "Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me."
