What Will Be Kate Middletons First Royal Outing After Surgery?

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Kate Middleton has been a hot topic lately following her recent abdominal surgery, and as such, royal fans want to know when the Princess of Wales will make a grand return to the public eye. And they're in luck, thanks to a slip-up courtesy of the Ministry of Defense.

According to Trooping the Colour's official website, Middleton will be present at the engagement to take place on June 8.

"Trooping the Colour reviewed by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales is identical to Trooping the Colour reviewed by His Majesty The King, with the exception that some additional mounted officers ride when His Majesty The King is present," information on the website explained.

The summary continued, "Taking part will be over 1400 soldiers of the Household Division and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands, all of whom will parade on Horse Guards for the second of two formal Reviews. Trooping the Colour reviewed by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales also includes 250 soldiers from the Foot Guards who will line the processional route along The Mall. The soldiers will be inspected by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, Colonel Irish Guards."

While this may sound like great news for fans of the Princess, Kensington Palace has not substantiated the claims regarding her attendance.

According to Telegraph royal reporter Victoria Ward, "It seems the MoD jumped the gun with this announcement and that Kensington Palace was not consulted... we will have to wait to see if the PoW will be well enough to attend."

The Daily Mail royal reporter Rebecca English backed up Ward's statement on X, writing, "This has not been confirmed by Kensington Palace, so appears to just be at the ‘planning’ stage at the moment. However the fact that it’s even being billed suggests the event was pencilled in before the Princess’ operation. So I’d say that’s a case for cautious optimism!"

The event, however, is a big deal amongst the monarchy, and historically celebrates the birthday of the reigning British sovereign, which in this case is King Charles (who is notably also listed to attend on June 15). Middleton has attended the event every year since 2011, with the exception of the pandemic restrictions.

News of her potential arrival is still exciting, though — after several conspiracy theories as to what Middleton was actually doing while healing from abdominal surgery, she threw paparazzi a bone and was spotted for the first time since Christmas taking a car ride with her mother on March 4.

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