This Saturday is one of the big days for the British Royal House that serves as a preview of what will happen next week. The rehearsals for the ‘Trooping the Colour’ parade are held, those in which Kate Middleton (42 years old) was not going to be present unlike other years. For this reason, she wanted to send an emotional letter to the Irish Guard, thus breaking her silence about her absence on such an important day for the country.
Prince William’s wife (41 years old) has not been seen at an official event for more than six months. Since last December she has been fully dedicated to her recovery, since she is undergoing cancer treatment. Despite the desire of the British people to see one of their most beloved members of the royal family again, we will still have to wait a little longer to be able to play his role in the monarchy.
Kate Middleton breaks her silence regarding her absence in ‘Trooping the Color’
The Princess of Wales is a Colonel in the Irish Guard, the regiment that this year parades in the event that will take place next week to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III (75 years old). Due to her position, she is usually supervising and witnessing all the rehearsals that take place a week before. On this occasion she already knew in advance that she would not be able to be there on this day due to her illness.
As had been previously confirmed, the heir to the British Crown was not going to appear in this parade. In addition, it had been confirmed that Lieutenant General James Bucknall would be her replacement and, therefore, the person who would receive the salute from the Irish Guards as part of this rehearsal before the main event of ‘Trooping the Colour’ took place. .
What no one could expect is that the Princess of Wales would break her silence on this day. There are many sources that have suggested that she could make some type of appearance next week. However, Kensington Palace has not confirmed anything, since she is dedicated to her recovery. For this reason, Middleton wanted to send an emotional letter to the Guard to regret its absence on this important day.
Kate Middleton’s emotional letter after her absence
From the official account of the Irish Guard they wanted to record the letter sent to them by the Princess of Wales. Furthermore, it is signed solely by her to try to justify her absence at this appointment. “I wanted to write to let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment before the Colonel’s Review and Trooping the Colour,” her story began.
“I appreciate all the troops. This year they have been practicing for months and dedicating many hours to ensure that their uniforms and exercises are impeccable,” he continued saying about the work they have been doing during this time. In addition, Kate also wanted to express her best wishes so that everything goes perfectly and express her regret for not being able to be present.
However, the future Queen of the United Kingdom has shown her pride in her troops. “Being her colonel continues to be a great honor and I am very sorry that I will not be able to receive the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review,” she explains of each year’s ritual. “Please convey my apologies to the entire Regiment; However, I hope to be able to represent them all again soon,” she added of her forgiveness towards the Irish Guards.
On the other hand, he concludes the text with some emotional words that show how much he regrets his absence. “Please send my best wishes and good luck to everyone involved,” she adds. However, the letter concludes with the motto of the Irish Guards. “Who will separate us?” he concludes. In addition, it is signed by Colonel Catherine.
