Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is set to make a royal comeback following her recent abdominal surgery.
Her schedule was wiped clean after her hospitalization on January 16, but details of her upcoming royal engagement have now been revealed.
The Ministry of Defence announced that Kate will be attending the Trooping the Colour rehearsal ceremony on June 8, leading up to the main event on June 15.
After nearly two weeks at the London Clinic in Marylebone, Kate was discharged on January 29 and has been recuperating at her Windsor residence since then.
Her absence from public appearances since Christmas Day has been notable, but a recent photo published by American celebrity news website TMZ shows her near Windsor Castle.
In the image, she is seen wearing dark sunglasses while seated in a black Audi driven by her mother, Carol Middleton.
The photo, reportedly taken by unauthorized photographers, has stirred some controversy.
While Kensington Palace has remained tight-lipped about Kate’s health, they did confirm that her surgery was non-cancerous.
Prince William’s absence from a recent memorial service at Windsor Castle was also noted, with the palace stating it was due to personal reasons.
Moreover, the palace denounced the proliferation of online rumors questioning the authenticity of Kate’s condition.
The release of Kate’s upcoming diary marks her official return to royal duties, with plans to resume engagements post-Easter.
Despite the actual birthday of His Majesty falling on November 14, the Trooping the Colour ceremony serves as the national celebration of his official birthday.
However, Kensington Palace has not yet confirmed the attendance of the Prince and Princess of Wales at the event, nor have they been consulted about the Ministry of Defence’s announcement regarding Kate’s participation.
The tradition of Trooping the Colour dates back to the reign of King Charles II and was formalized in 1748 as the monarch’s official birthday parade.
Since King George III’s ascension to the throne in 1760, the ceremony has become an annual spectacle.
Kate’s upcoming appearance at the rehearsal ceremony on June 8 signifies a significant milestone in her recovery journey and return to royal duties.
As Kate prepares to step back into the spotlight, royal watchers eagerly anticipate her presence at the Trooping the Colour extravaganza.