Kate Middleton made her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis, attending King Charles’ birthday celebration in a striking Jenny Packham white dress with black details.
The Princess of Wales paired her outfit with a matching black and white Philip Treacey hat, white stilettos, and a black purse, honoring her role as honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards with an Irish Guards brooch.
Appearing at Trooping the Colour with Prince William and their three children, Kate wore the same dress she had chosen for King Charles’ coronation in May 2023. Her look was praised as “extraordinary” by Ellie Costello of GB News, who commended Kate’s color choice and called her return to the royal spotlight remarkable.
British journalist Andrew Pierce noted Kate’s striking white attire as the Wales family exited the royal carriage, commenting on her slim figure and the visibility strategy that mirrors the late Queen’s approach. He emphasized the significance of the Royal Family’s visibility and expressed delight at seeing the family united.
In a touching mother-daughter moment, Kate and Princess Charlotte coordinated their outfits for the royal event, featuring a nautical theme. Meanwhile, Queen Camilla was seen waving from another carriage with King Charles, dressed in an Anna Valentine outfit and a Philip Treacey hat, accessorized with a pearl necklace and Grenadier Guards brooch.
Kate’s appearance followed her candid statement on Friday, acknowledging the emotional highs and lows of her preventative chemotherapy. She expressed that while not fully recovered, she has resumed light duties and is helping her children with their studies when able. Kate conveyed deep gratitude for the public’s support, stating that the kind messages had significantly bolstered her and William during challenging times.
Kate has been a part of Trooping the Colour annually since her marriage to Prince William in 2011, except in 2020 and 2021 when the event was canceled due to the Covid pandemic.
