The made a , attending the 2024 Trooping the Colour celebrations. This is the first time the 42-year-old mother of three has been seen in an official capacity this year, taking a break from public duty to focus on her recovery, following her . One of the most talked-about aspects of the Princess of Wales' appearance was her outfit, with the royal rewearing one of her favourite pieces - a structured white Jenny Packham dress with black piping.
Princess Kate has been spotted in the designer gown on multiple occasions in the past, but for Trooping the Colour she elevated the look with a statement monochrome bow and a Philip Treacy hat in the same colour scheme. It was one particular detail that got the world talking the most however, as Kate's outfit featured a very special tribute. The nod in question related to her jewellery, with the Princess of Wales sporting an Irish Guards Regimental brooch - a meaningful reference to her role as colonel.
Princess Kate spoke recently about her pride in her role as colonel, to apologise for not being there in person at this year's Colonel's Review. "Being your Colonel remains an honour and I'm very sorry that I'm unable to make the salute at this year's Colonel's Review," read part of her sweet letter. "Please pass on my apologies to the whole regiment.
I do hope that I'm able to represent you all once again very soon. Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved." The Irish Guards, who shared a reading of the letter online.
