The Princess of Wales appeared to rely on one particular member of the Royal Family for support earlier today while making her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Kate Middleton was present this afternoon for Trooping the Colour , a ceremonial event performed every year on Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the king’s birthday. The Princess hadn’t been seen in public since Christmas Day, following a trip to hospital for planned abdominal surgery and later her shock announcement that she is undergoing cancer treatment.
Judi James, a body language expert, has provided some invaluable insights into Kate’s apparent state of mind during the ceremony today. She said: ‘The rain and even Kate’s hat brim, which was tilted window-side, seemed to both do their best to limit the view of her one-step-at-a-time return to royal appearances and at one point Kate was having to wipe the mist off the inside of the carriage windows with her bare hand to ensure some subtle glimpses of her much-missed smile were visible. ‘By the time Kate was standing out on the balcony and being on the receiving end of some very emphatic and telling rituals of mutual support from her father-in-law Charles, who singled her out for some animated and laughter-filled chats that appeared to energise them both during this important appearance, she had relaxed enough to treat fans to one of her playful, dimpled, delight-filled smiles.
’ During the day she was surrounded by ot.
