Royal watchers and fans of the fabulous Princess Kate, buckle up because there’s a royal wave of emotions coming your way. The Princess of Wales, known for her impeccable style and grace, recently expressed her sincere apologies for missing a significant event.
No worries, we’ll dive into the nitty-gritty now! Kate Middleton, who is also the honorary colonel of the Irish Guards, missed the Trooping the Colour rehearsal due to her ongoing battle with cancer.
The eloquent letter, shared by the Irish Guards on X (formerly Twitter), revealed her pride and heartfelt apologies. Kate mentioned how proud she was of the regiment and acknowledged the hard work they’ve put into the event.
In her letter, she wrote, “I appreciate everyone trooping this year has been practicing for months, and dedicating many hours to ensuring their uniforms and drill are immaculate.” She continued, “Being your colonel remains a great honor and I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review. Please pass my apologies to the whole Regiment, however I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon. Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved.”
If your heartstrings aren’t tugged yet, hold on. Kate signed off the letter with “Quis Separabit” and her title, “Colonel Catherine.”
The Irish Guards expressed their gratitude and best wishes in return, reaffirming the strong ties and mutual respect between them and their honorary colonel. They included images of the letter in their social media post, clearly touched by Kate’s words.
Being the honorary colonel ain’t just a title, folks. Kate has shown she’s dedicated, even when health challenges get in the way. The Irish Guards lead the charge in this year’s birthday celebration for King Charles. Traditionally, Kate would have taken the salute at the Colonel’s Review, but the palace informed us on May 30 that she would not be able to partake this year.
Lieutenant General James Bucknall stepped in to take the salute instead. You may recall last year, it was Prince William who led the rehearsal for Trooping the Colour. Kate has kept a low public profile since revealing her cancer diagnosis and undergoing chemotherapy. Sources say she’s been seen running errands solo and in the company of her family, maintaining an air of normalcy amidst her treatment.
Prince William shared that his wife is “doing well,” although it’s doubtful she will return to her royal duties until given the green light by her doctors.
Whether Kate will attend the King’s birthday celebration on June 15 remains a question. She’s attended nearly every year since her marriage in 2011, only missing the 2020 and 2021 events due to the pandemic’s scaled-back royal schedule.
This isn’t the first event Kate has missed this year. Her absence was also noted during the Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day parade in March. Yet, the Guards still honored her presence by planning to give her three cheers at the end of the parade. Loyalty runs deep with this crew!
Meanwhile, King Charles is set to attend the Trooping the Colour on June 15 with a slight twist: He will be in a horse-drawn carriage alongside Queen Camilla instead of on horseback. The King, balancing his royal duties amidst his own health battle with cancer, joked in a May outing about being glad to be “out of his cage.” What a sense of humor, Your Majesty.
Despite the political hustle as Britain gears up for a general election, the show must go on. Buckingham Palace assured the public that Trooping the Colour remains scheduled, despite other royal engagements being postponed to avoid distractions during the election campaign.
In the end, it’s not just royal duties, grand parades, or ceremonial salutes that mark the essence of our beloved royals. It’s the compassion they share, the connections they forge, and how they persevere through life’s challenges that truly make them majestic. Kate Middleton’s heartfelt apology and unwavering spirit amidst her own health battle is just another chapter in her ever-inspiring story. Here’s hoping for her continued recovery and return to the limelight she so gracefully adorns.
