Kate Middleton apologizes for missing color rehearsal

A rare message from Kate Middleton was made public as she continues her cancer treatment.

In a letter to the British Army's Irish Guards regiment, the Princess of Wales expressed regret at missing the Colonel's Review, a rehearsal of the annual Trooping the Color parade in honor of King Charles III'the birthday of. The preliminary event would have seen Kate, 42, receive the salute for the first time as the unit's honorary colonel.

“I wanted to write to you and let you know how proud I am of the whole regiment ahead of the Colonel's Review and Color Parade,” read the letter published on the Irish Guards website. X page. “I appreciate that everyone participating this year has been training for months and putting in many hours to ensure their uniforms and drills are impeccable.”

The message continues: “Being your Colonel remains a great honor, and I am truly sorry that I will not be able to receive the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review. Please pass on my apologies to the entire regiment, but I hope to be able to represent you again very soon. Please send best wishes and good luck to everyone involved.