The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, made a triumphant return to the Buckingham Palace balcony during the 2024 Trooping the Colour parade on Saturday, marking her first appearance since undergoing abdominal surgery and revealing her cancer diagnosis in March.
Initially seen beside her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, Middleton later stood alongside her husband, Prince William, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and other royal family members during the Flypast. Together, they waved to the crowds as planes flew overhead.
The joyful moment comes weeks after sources close to Middleton shared with Vanity Fair that she was “doing a lot better” following her health challenges earlier in the year. Details about her health have been scarce since her cancer announcement in March, but her return to public duties at the Trooping the Colour parade signifies a positive step in her recovery.
Before this event, Middleton’s last public appearance was on Christmas Day, attending a church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. Shortly after, she underwent planned abdominal surgery, which was successful but required an extended hospital stay for recovery.
During her absence from public life, speculation about her health circulated, with some fans suggesting she had used a body double in photos.
However, Middleton addressed these concerns directly in March, revealing her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment, emphasizing her focus on healing both physically and emotionally.
Prince William “briefly updated Midd” Eton’s progress during a visit to northern England in April, reassuring fans that “all are doing well.”
