Kate Middleton Will NOT Attend Trooping the Colour Event Amid Cancer Treatment E News

Kate Middleton is focusing on her health. The Princess of Wales will be absent from the Colonel's Review ahead of the Trooping of the Colour ceremony on June 8th, a spokesperson for Kensington Palace confirms as she continues her cancer treatment. A Kensington Palace spokesperson tells NBC News on May 30th, quote, This year, General James Bucknall, KCB CVO, will carry out the role of inspecting officer, on behalf of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, at Colonel's Review as she continues her recovery. The annual Colonel's Review and Trooping the Colour military ceremonies, which will occur on June 8th and June 15th, sees 1,400 parading soldiers and hundreds of musicians to celebrate the Sovereign's birthday. This year's events would have seen Kate, who shares kids Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis with Prince William, take on a larger role in the ceremony. The 42-year-old was named the Colonel of the Irish Guards in 2023, and the group will troop their colours this year. However, Kate's health journey has been her priority since she stepped back from royal duties in January, later sharing her cancer diagnosis in March. Earlier this month, the Kensington Palace reiterated that Kate will continue to maintain her privacy throughout her treatment. A rep for the Princess tells BBC on May 21st, quote, The Princess is not expected to return to work until it's cleared by her medical team. Kate herself has also expressed advanced gratitude for the public respecting her space and privacy as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy. Kate explains in a March 22nd video, quote, It has been an incredibly tough couple of months. We hope that you'll understand that as a family, we now need some time, space, and privacy while I complete my treatment.