Princess Anne faced a challenging moment during the 2024 Trooping the Colour procession in London on Saturday, as live cameras captured her struggling to control her horse.
The only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip appeared composed despite her horse behaving unruly, alongside two royal guards also mounted.
Eventually regaining control, the 73-year-old Princess continued the procession as scheduled. She participated in the annual event alongside her brother, Prince Edward, and her nephew, Prince William, marking the celebration of King CharlIII’sI’s upcoming 76th birthday on November 1.
Anne’se’s role in the parade was significant as t “e “Gold-Stick-in-Waiti” g,” responsible for hbrother’sr’s safety during the event. While the focus was on honouring King Charles, the attention also turned to Kate Middleton, who made her first public appearance since disclosing her cancer diagnosis in March.
Accompanied by her husband William and their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—Middleton arrived at the event in the morning.
Later, she was photographed smiling in a carriage with her family, following Charles and Queen Camilla, who rode ahead.
The 42-year-old Princess of Wales looked elegant in a Jenny Packham white dress adorned with a navy and white bow and matching waistband, complemented by a wide-brimmed hat from Philip Treacy.
She later joined William, their children, and the royal couple on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to witness the flypast.
Ahead of the event, Middleton expressed her anticipation of attending the parade despite her ongoing health challenges. She emphasized her cautious optimism about participating in future engagements, underscoring her ongoing recovery and need for patience.
Her disclosure about battling cancer came shortly after Charles publicly announced his health struggle earlier this year.
King’s health update revealed that while undergoing treatment for benign prostate enlargement, another health issue, cancer, was diagnosed following further tests.
During the Trooping the Colour event, Middleton and her father-in-law shared a heartwarming moment, exchanging laughter and conversation on the balcony of Buckingham Palace amidst the ceremonial proceedings.
