Princess Catherine, amidst her ongoing cancer treatment, has penned an emotional letter expressing regret for missing a crucial rehearsal for Trooping the Colour.
The Princess of Wales conveyed her sentiments to the Irish Guards, who are set to present their colors to the King this year.
In her heartfelt message, she commended the regiment for their dedication and preparation leading up to the Colonel’s review and Trooping the Colour event.
Acknowledging the efforts of all those involved in the preparations, Princess Catherine expressed her deep pride in serving as their Colonel.
Despite her inability to partake in this year’s Colonel’s review and take the customary salute, she extended her sincere apologies to the entire regiment.
She expressed her hope of representing them once again in the near future.
Insiders familiar with Princess Catherine’s cancer journey have stressed the importance of recognizing the individual nature of such battles.
Speculation surrounding her attendance at significant events like Trooping the Colour only adds undue pressure during a time when she has explicitly sought privacy and space.
Consequently, the Princess will be absent from what was supposed to be her inaugural Colonel’s review scheduled for today.
The Colonel’s review serves as a prelude to the King’s official birthday festivities on June 15, culminating in the traditional appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
As the newly appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards, Princess Catherine was slated to take the salute during this rehearsal event.
Notably, the Colonel’s review mirrors the King’s birthday parade, albeit with additional mounted officers participating in the latter.
Responding to the Princess’s missive, the Irish Guards took to Twitter to express their gratitude and well wishes.
Their tweet conveyed deep appreciation for the letter received from their esteemed Colonel, Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales.
They continued to extend their support and best wishes for her swift recovery during this challenging time.
Recent confirmation from Buckingham Palace corroborated earlier reports by the Daily Mail in March regarding King Charles’s intention to attend Trooping the Colour.