Kate apologises for lacking out on rehearsal for Trooping The Colour
Kate has apologised for missing out on a key rehearsal for Trooping The Colour.
The Princess of Wales has wrote a letter to the Irish Guards, saying: ‘I hope I am able to represent you all very soon’.
The letter confirms she will not join the Royal Family for the King’s official birthday celebrations on Saturday June 15, including their traditional Buckingham Palace balcony appearance.
Insiders have long emphasised that every cancer ‘journey’ is individual and believe speculation over whether Kate will attend key events such a trooping create unnecessary pressure at a time when she has asked for space and privacy.
It means the Princess of Wales will miss what would have been her first Colonel’s Review, which had been due to take place at the end of next week.
The event is a dress rehearsal for Trooping and would have seen her take the salute as the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards, who are presenting their colours to the King this year.
The Princess of Wales has wrote a letter to the Irish Guards, saying: ‘I hope I am able to represent you all very soon’
Kate has said ‘please pass my apologies to the whole regiment’ for missing the Colonel’s Review
The Royal Family takes part in the Trooping the Colour on June 17, 2023
The Colonel’s Review is identical to The King’s Birthday Parade, with the exception that some additional mounted officers ride on the latter.
Taking part will be over 1400 soldiers of the Household Division and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands, all of whom will parade on Horse Guards for the second of two formal Reviews.
The Colonel’s Review also includes 250 soldiers from the Foot Guards who will line the processional route along The Mall.
The Irish Guards have responded to the Princess’s letter on Twitter, writing: ‘The Irish Guards were deeply touched to receive a letter from our Colonel, Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales this morning.
‘We continue to wish Her Royal Highness well in her recovery and send her our very best wishes.’
