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LONDON.- In the first message of Kate Middleton since his cancer diagnosis in March, The Princess of Wales announced that she is “looking forward to attending” “Trooping the Colour” this Saturday, which would be her first public appearance since Christmas. This event is one of the most significant ceremonies in the calendar of the British Crown, which celebrates the official birthday of King Charles III.
This year’s “Trooping the Color” is of particular interest not only for its historical value but also due to the unique circumstances surrounding the royal family. After a period of uncertainty about his health, Kate’s possible attendance is likely to spark greater excitement among the public and royal fans.
The parade will begin this Saturday around 10 (6 in Argentina) and It is expected to last approximately three hours.. More than 1400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians They will participate in this great official and military celebration.
Charles III will be received with a royal salute at the Horse Guards Paradefollowed by a salvo of 41 cannon shots fired by the King’s Royal Horse Artillery Troop from Green Park.
This year, the king will not participate in the parade on horseback, as is tradition, but he will do it in a carriage accompanied by Queen Camilladue to the medical advice they gave him for his cancer treatment.
Every year, the flags of the different regiments of the British Army are displayed. This time, Charles III has chosen the Irish Guard – of which Kate Middleton is a colonel – to form his colormeaning that the regiment will parade its ceremonial flag through the ranks on the king’s birthday.
The presence of Kate Middleton, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, adds an additional layer of interest and symbolism to the event. Their possible participation, even with limitations, is seen as a sign of resilience and strength on the part of the royal family.. Additionally, this event marks a special occasion to see the Princess of Wales back in action after a long period of recovery.
“I look forward to attending the king’s birthday parade this weekend,” wrote Kate, who has not participated in any public event since Christmas, in the message published on the couple’s account on X, along with an unpublished image of the princess.
The future queen, 42, said that hopes to be able to “participate in some public engagements over the summer,” although he stated that he is not yet “out of danger”.
“I’m making good progress, but as anyone who goes through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days”, he indicated.
The wife of Crown Prince William, who announced in March that she has cancer without specifying its nature, said that she has started to “work from home a little” when she feels “well enough.”
The big absentees in this year’s royal parade will once again be the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who will not be present. Since his decision to abandon his royal duties and move to the United States in 2020, The dukes have kept a low profile at official events. His last appearance on “Trooping the Color” was in 2022, in the last official celebration of Isabel II’s birthday before her death.
AP and Reuters Agencies
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