Princess Catherine, amidst her ongoing cancer treatment, has penned an emotional letter expressing regret for missing a crucial rehearsal for Trooping the Colour.
In the heartfelt message addressed to the Irish Guards, who are set to present their colours to the King this year, the Princess of Wales conveyed her pride and admiration for the regiment as they prepare for the Colonel’s review and Trooping the Colour.
Acknowledging the dedication and hard work put in by all those participating in this year’s Trooping, she expressed deep regret at being unable to take the salute at the upcoming Colonel’s review.
Despite her absence, Princess Catherine extended her hope of representing the regiment once again in the near future.
Throughout Princess Catherine’s cancer journey, insiders have stressed the personal nature of such experiences, highlighting the importance of respecting her request for privacy and space.
Speculation surrounding her attendance at significant events like Trooping has been deemed unnecessary and burdensome during this challenging time.
Consequently, the Princess of Wales will be absent from what would have marked her inaugural Colonel’s review, originally scheduled for today.
This event serves as a dress rehearsal for Trooping the Colour and would have witnessed her assuming the role of the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards.
The Colonel’s review precedes the King’s official birthday festivities on Saturday, June 15, culminating in the customary appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
While the Colonel’s review mirrors the King’s birthday parade in many aspects, it features additional mounted officers in the latter.
Responding to Princess Catherine’s missive, the Irish Guards took to Twitter to express their gratitude and well wishes for her recovery.
Their tweet conveyed deep appreciation for the letter received from their esteemed Colonel, Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, and conveyed their sincere hopes for her swift recuperation.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace recently confirmed reports that King Charles intends to attend Trooping and review the troops from a carriage, as initially disclosed by the Daily Mail in March.
