Kate gives sweet nod to Louis at Trooping the Colour in first public appearance since diagnosis – but did you spot it?
PRINCESS Kate was stunning in white today as she made her first public appearance since December.
The Princess of Wales was resplendent in a monochrome ensemble as she joined her three children in a glass coach during Trooping the Colour today.
The Royal, 42, was dressed in a white dress with a striped black ribbon neckline by Jenny Packham, paired with a matching hat by milliner Philip Treacy.
And some royal fans may have spotted the sweet nod the royal mum made to her youngest, Prince Louis.
Kate accessorised with a pair of pearl cluster earrings Cavolfiore Pearl Earrings from Cassandra Goad costing a cool £4,360.
The pair might seem familiar and that’s because they are the very same pair worn by Kate to Prince Louis’ christening back in 2018.
The Princess had a smile ear-to-ear as she waved to crowds gathered at the Mall to catch a glimpse of her.
The family made their way along the Mall in The Glass Coach, closely following behind the King and Queen Camilla.
Prince William, who looked dapper in his red Irish Guards uniform, proudly donning medals on his chest, beamed at crowds, too.
It is the first time the Princess has been seen at a Royal event since Christmas Day.
The Princess of Wales, 42, announced on Friday she would be making a comeback for the Monarch’s birthday celebrations after undergoing cancer treatment.
The Princess will also watch the parade before standing tall with the King, Heir and other royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Doting husband Wills said yesterday that he is “pleased” Kate is returning to work and the projects that “are important to her”.
A spokesman for Wills said: “The Prince is pleased to see the Princess starting to engage with the work and projects that are important to her.
“He will continue to focus his time on supporting his wife and children, while continuing to undertake his public duties.”
Charles was also “delighted” that his daughter-in-law will make her return on his big day.
The Monarch said: “His Majesty is delighted that the Princess is able to attend tomorrow’s events, and is much looking forward to all elements of the day.”
The mum-of-three has not been seen with the Royal Family since Christmas Day last year at Sandringham.
She was taken into hospital for planned abdominal surgery in January and spent 13 nights at the London Clinic before continuing her recovery at home with her family.
Days later, Kate bravely released a video revealing “tests after the operation found cancer had been present” and that she had started preventative cancer treatment.
The Princess said the diagnosis had come as a “huge shock” – but vowed: “I am well and getting stronger every day”.
Ahead of Trooping the Colour today, she said: “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months.
What is Trooping the Colour?
Trooping the Colour or ‘The King’s Birthday Parade’ is a military ceremony which dates back to the early eighteenth century or earlier, when the colours (flags) of the battalion were carried (or ‘trooped’) down the ranks so that they could be seen and recognised by the soldiers. Since 1748, this parade has also marked the Sovereign’s official birthday.
The honour to Troop their Colour rotates through the five regiments of Foot Guards, and this year it lies with Number 9 Company Irish Guards. The Irish Guards were raised by Queen Victoria in 1900 and have provided almost 125 years of service to the nation.
This year marks the second Trooping the Colour of His Majesty’s reign. The King attended his first Trooping the Colour in 1951, aged three, riding in a carriage with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and aunt, Princess Margaret. The King first rode in the parade as Colonel of the Welsh Guards in 1975
“It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.
“On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to
your body resting.
“But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”