Kate Middleton apologizes for missing Trooping the Color event

Kate Middleton has apologized to the Irish Guards for her absence from Saturday's pre-Trooping the Color rehearsal.

“I wanted to write to you and let you know how proud the whole regiment is ahead of the Colonel's Review and Parade of the Color,” the Princess of Wales, 42, wrote in a letter. shared on in the Irish Guards – of which she is honorary colonel.

The Trooping the Color parade celebrates the official birthday of the British ruler, King Charles III, and will take place on June 15.

“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. 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,” she added.

“Please convey 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.

The regiment said it was “deeply touched by Middleton’s letter.

“We continue to wish Her Royal Highness a speedy recovery and send her our best wishes. Quis Separabit @KensingtonRoyal @ArmyInLondon,” they added.

Middleton's absence comes amid her ongoing battle with cancer, which she made public in February after her notable absence from the public eye following abdominal surgery sparked widespread concern — and criticism. conspiracy theories – among his fans.

It is not yet known whether she will be present at the official event next week. She has attended the Trooping the Color parade every year since her marriage to Prince William in 2011, except in 2020 and 2021, when the event was minimized due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Daily Beast report published in May said people shouldn't expect him to return to public events anytime soon.

“I'm told Kate's diary for this year is empty. There’s nothing planned,” an alleged royal source told the publication. “She will not be able to appear in public for the rest of the year.”

Although Middleton's schedule remains uncertain as she manages her health, a person close to her told Vanity Fair last month that she is doing much better than before.

“It was a great relief that she was tolerating the medication and doing much better,” they said.

The friend also claimed her husband William, 41, had “rallied around her” during this scary time.

The Prince of Wales gave a brief but positive update on his wife's health in April during a visit to northern England.

“Yes, we are all fine,” he said.