Kate, Princess of Wales, has waved to crowds and smiled broadly from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after watching a military parade, making her first public appearance this year as she undergoes treatment for cancer. The princess, 42, spent two weeks in hospital in January after she underwent major abdominal surgery. Two months later she announced in a video message that tests had revealed the presence of cancer and she was receiving preventative chemotherapy.
She is still undergoing treatment but her improved health meant she was able to appear in public for the first time since December. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. The princess rode in a covered carriage with her three children to watch the "Trooping the Colour," an annual military parade to mark the official birthday of King Charles.
Despite heavy rain showers, crowds lined the streets and waved and cheered as the carriage went past, outnumbering a small group of protesters holding placards calling for an end to the monarchy. Charles rode in a separate carriage with Queen Camilla, followed by Prince William, Charles' heir and Kate's husband, who was on horseback along with other senior members of the royal family. All set for The King's Birthday Parade! pic.
twitter.com/jbangtZvA3— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 15, 2024 Kate, wearing a pale outfit decorated with a white and navy ribbon by fashion designer Jenny Packham and a broad-brim.
