Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is set to make a royal appearance after undergoing abdominal surgery.
Her schedule has been cleared since her hospitalization on January 16, but details of her upcoming engagement have now been revealed.
The Ministry of Defence announced that Kate will participate in the Trooping the Colour rehearsal ceremony on June 8, leading up to the main event on June 15.
Having been discharged from the London Clinic on January 29 after a two-week stay, Kate has remained out of the public eye since Christmas Day as she continues her recovery at home in Windsor.
However, a recent photo published by American celebrity news website TMZ shows the princess near Windsor Castle on Monday, sporting dark sunglasses while seated in a black Audi driven by her mother, Carol Middleton.
The unauthorized image has sparked interest amidst limited updates on Kate’s health from Kensington Palace, which confirmed her surgery was non-cancerous.
Concerns arose when Prince William withdrew from a memorial service at Windsor Castle, prompting speculation online that led to the palace denouncing unfounded theories.
Despite this, Kate’s first official engagement of the year signals her gradual return to royal duties post-Easter.
While the Trooping the Colour ceremony traditionally marks the monarch’s official birthday, the Mirror reports that Kensington Palace has yet to confirm the attendance of the Prince and Princess of Wales at the event.
The Trooping the Colour tradition dates back to the reign of King Charles II, with its significance solidified in 1748 when it became the annual celebration of the monarch’s birthday during King George III’s rule in 1760.
As preparations for this year’s event unfold, the anticipation surrounding Kate Middleton‘s public reappearance grows, highlighting the resilience and dedication of the royal family amidst personal challenges and public scrutiny.
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