Kate Middleton made her inaugural public appearance since disclosing her cancer diagnosis. The Princess of Wales graced the 2024 Trooping the Colour ceremony, commemorating King Charles’ birthday on Saturday.
She stood alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children — George, Charlotte, and Louis — on the balcony. On the preceding Friday, Middleton announced her intention to gradually resume royal duties this summer, beginning with the king’s festivities, as she continues her cancer treatment.
“I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months,” she wrote on social media Friday.
“It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days, you feel weak and 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.”
Middleton’s return to the public eye at the annual birthday celebration of the monarch signified her first appearance since temporarily withdrawing from her royal responsibilities in January due to recuperation from a routine surgical procedure.
Amidst widespread speculation regarding the princess’ well-being, including various conspiracy theories suggesting her disappearance, Middleton confirmed in a video statement that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was currently undergoing treatment.
In her Friday social media post, the princess also provided an update on her health, writing, “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.”
