Ever since revealing her back in March, has, understandably, taken a step back from royal duties, and remained out of the public eye while undergoing treatment. So it came as quite the happy surprise when the Princess of Wales shared a on Friday – 'I am making good progress,' she wrote, but 'I am not out of the woods yet' – before announcing that she would be attending the annual event over the weekend. As a result, the crowds turned out in their record numbers to watch the King's birthday parade on Saturday, no doubt largely for the opportunity to see Kate in the flesh for the first time since .
It follows, then, that the Princess' appearance would be a major talking point of the event – and even more so than usual, given the circumstances. Ever the seasoned pro, Kate knew the importance of hitting the right note for the occasion, and opted for an ensemble that was rife with meaning. Emerging for her first public appearance in months, Kate was a vision of elegance in head-to-toe white, an uplifting colour that symbolises rebirth, purity and hope – and that isn't so bold or bright that it could be seen as detracting from the (who, in theory at least, the event was all about).
Kate's choice of designers felt significant, too. The Princess' dress was by Jenny Packham, her hat a Philip Treacy, shoes by Jimmy Choo, pearl earrings by Cassandra Goad and her bag by Mulberry: all classic, stalwart British brands that have long been her go-tos, offering a sense of continuity a.
