Princess Kate apologizes for missing Colonel's Review amid cancer treatment
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has apologized for not attending a military parade this weekend, after speculation it could have been be her first public appearance since revealing she was receiving cancer treatment.
LONDON — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has apologized for missing a military parade over the weekend as she continues her recovery after being diagnosed with cancer.
Kate wrote to the Irish Guards, the British Army regiment she represents, to express her regret at not attending the Colonel’s Review, a traditional event that takes place a week before Trooping the Colour, a major annual parade to celebrate the King’s official birthday.
There had been speculation that Saturday's ceremony could be her first public appearance since she revealed in March that she was receiving cancer treatment. But Kensington palace confirmed last month that Kate, 42, would not make an appearance.
The Irish Guards said in a post on X that it had received her apology and released a video showing a senior officer reading out the letter.
“I wanted to write to you to let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment ahead of the colonel’s review of Trooping the Colour,” her letter said.
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