Kate Middleton by her children's side: Delight for George, Charlotte and Louis as Princess of Wales will join them on the balcony for Trooping the Colour Kate Middleton, 42, revealed in a letter to the public on Friday that she will be attending Trooping the Colour on Saturday READ MORE: Kate Middleton's health history revealed By Jo Tweedy For Mailonline Published: 13:00 EDT, 14 June 2024 | Updated: 13:39 EDT, 14 June 2024 e-mail 15 shares 42 View comments The Princess of Wales will make a high profile return to public life on Saturday, as she takes her place alongside Prince William and their children on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour ceremony. The royal will be seen in public for the first time at the King's birthday event since she announced that she is in recovery from cancer , and being there for her children was no doubt a key factor in her decision. Kate, 42, will be on hand to ensure George, 10, Charlotte, nine, and Louis, six, enjoy the family day out to celebrate their grandfather's birthday - and her presence means they won't have to travel in the carriage procession without one of their parents.
Prince William will be taking part in the parade on horseback, meaning the three children would have had to travel in a carriage with the Duchess of Edinburgh of the Queen in a procession from Buckingham Palace towards Horse Guards if Kate didn't go. Their mother's presence will also be reassuring for the youngsters as they watch the fly-past.