Kate Middleton Arrives at Trooping the Colour with William and Kids:
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The Wales family has arrived at the King's Birthday Parade
By Janine Henni
Kate Middleton attended Trooping the Colour with the British royal family
Trooping the Colour is a historic military parade performed annually by the seven regiments of the Household Division of the British Army to celebrate the monarch's official birthday
Princess Kate appeared at the event exactly five months after sharing that she was in remission from a cancer diagnosis she announced in March 2024
Kate Middleton is back in action at Trooping the Colour, five months after announcing she was in remission from cancer and a year after her poignant public return during chemotherapy.
On June 14, the Princess of Wales, 43, was spotted arriving by car alongside Prince William and their children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7.
Prince Louis sat between his parents in the back seat while Prince George and Princess Charlotte took their places up front, as the family of five made their way to the ceremonial parade in London.
Kate chose an elegant aqua coatdress by Catherine Walker, paired with a coordinating wide-brimmed hat by Juliette Botterill. She completed the look with a meaningful touch — pearl drop earrings that once belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth.
This year’s Trooping is the third of King Charles' reign — and a milestone moment for Kate as well. In March 2024, Kate revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer following abdominal surgery earlier that year. She began chemotherapy and stepped back from public duties to focus on her treatment and recovery.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales arrive at Buckingham Palace ahead of Trooping the Colour ceremony
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince William, Prince Louis and Kate Middleton arrive at Trooping the Colour on June 14, 2025.
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Her 2024 appearance at Trooping the Colour was an emotional moment, closely followed worldwide. It was her first official public outing in six months, riding in a carriage alongside her three children and later standing with the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony, visibly touched by the overwhelming support from the public.
In September 2024, Kate shared that she had completed chemotherapy, and on January 14 — the same day she made an unannounced visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital — she announced she was in remission. It was also revealed that she had received care at the Royal Marsden and was named joint patron of the NHS Foundation Trust alongside Prince William.
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"It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead," Princess Kate said in part in a statement at the time. "There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support."
The Princess of Wales has since resumed a regular schedule of royal duties, undertaking solo outings and meaningful visits with William.
"She is the MVP of the royal family, and no one knew when she was going to come back," royal historian Amanda Foreman previously told PEOPLE about how Princess Kate is reclaiming her royal role.
Special occasions and royal traditions are now being especially cherished, adds royal author Robert Hardman.
"There is definitely a feeling of resetting the dial — of being back," Hardman says.
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"Fast-forward, and what a difference a year makes. She’s even more beloved in the nation’s hearts than she was," adds Ailsa Anderson, former press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth.
The Princess of Wales has attended every major Trooping the Colour celebration since marrying Prince William in 2011. Last year's parade was one of the few royal events she attended after announcing that she was undergoing treatment for cancer.
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