Kate Middleton makes first appearance in months for Trooping the Colour
The Princess of Wales hasn't been seen in public since Christmas Day of last year.
![Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives to Horse Guards Parade for the King's Birthday Parade](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SEI_208819377-92b6.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
Kate Middleton has been seen for the first time this year as she attends Trooping the Colour.
She was photographed in the back of a car while being driven with Prince William to Buckingham Palace.
The Princess of Wales hasn’t been seen in public since Christmas Day of last year as she underwent planned abdominal surgery before then starting cancer treatment.
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Yesterday she gave an update on her recovery and announced she will be attending Trooping the Colour, after having to miss the final rehearsals last week.
She stressed, however, that she’s in no way ‘out of the woods’ yet and today does not represent a formal return to public life.
![London - 15.06.24 Members of The Royal Family attend Trooping The Colour 2024. Trooping The Colour, also known as The King's Birthday Parade, is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army that has taken place since the mid-17th century marking the official birthday of the British Sovereign. This year the regiment whose Colour is being Trooped is Number 9 Company Irish Guards. Pic: ?? Max Mumby Max Mumby - +44 7970 799043 mumby@mac.com](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SEI_208814243-68b4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
![Trooping The Colour 2024 Trooping the Colour The King's Birthday Parade Princess Kate and Prince William arrive at Bucky Palace in Central London ahead of The Trooping of the Colour. Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together in a great of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to mark The King's official birthday.](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SEI_208814070-e713.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
![The Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive for the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as King Charles III celebrates his official birthday. Picture date: Saturday June 15, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Trooping. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SEI_208820377-1d00.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
‘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,’ the duchess said.
Kate, 42, is taking part in today’s procession by riding in a horse-drawn carriage through central London with her three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
She is now on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with the rest of the royal family.
![??George Cracknell Wright 15/06/2024 London, United Kingdom Trooping The Colour 2024 Trooping the Colour The King's Birthday Parade Catherine Princess of Wales watches The Trooping of the Colour with her children from a balcony on Horse Guards parade. Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together in a great of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to mark The King???s official birthday. Photo Credit: George Cracknell Wright](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SEI_208821829-5b40.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
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![LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles during Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024 in London, England. Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features over 1,400 soldiers and officers, accompanied by 200 horses. More than 400 musicians from ten different bands and Corps of Drums march and perform in perfect harmony. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SEI_208821614-65d2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
![Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Veysey/Shutterstock (14539525bm) Catherine Princess of Wales, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte Trooping The Colour, London, UK - 15 Jun 2024](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SEI_208827323-485f.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
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The Princess of Wales has attended every Trooping the Colour ceremony since marrying Prince William in 2011, other than in 2020 and 2021 when the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
King Charles III is ‘delighted’ his daughter-in-law will be attending the event amid both of their ongoing cancer battles.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said yesterday: ‘His Majesty is delighted that The Princess is able to attend tomorrow’s events and is very much looking forward to all elements of the day.’
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