Princess Kate sent a heartfelt letter to the Irish Guards today to apologize for missing the Colonel’s Review during her cancer recovery.
The regiment, of which the royal is Colonel-in-Chief, shared a video this morning showing the note being read out to troops as they prepared for today’s precursor to Trooping the Colour.
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She expressed that her role as Colonel “remains a great honor,” adding: “I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review.”
The Colonel-in-Chief typically takes the salute at the review, which occurred this morning.
It strongly suggests she will not be present at the main ceremony on June 15, though there’s a chance she could watch it from the Buckingham Palace balcony and not take an active role.
Her letter stated: “I wanted to write and let you know how proud I am of the entire Regiment ahead of the Colonel’s Review and Trooping the Colour.
“I appreciate everyone trooping this year has been practicing for months, and dedicating many hours to ensuring their uniforms and drill are immaculate.
“Being your Colonel remains a great honor, and I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review.
“Please pass my apologies to the whole Regiment, however I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon.
“Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved. Quis separabit.”
“The Irish Guards were deeply touched to receive a letter from our Colonel, Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales this morning,” the Irish Guards stated in the X post.
“We are still sending our warmest regards and hoping for a speedy recovery for Her Royal Highness. Quis Separabit.
Given that the event was King Charles’ official birthday, Kate would have played a significant part.
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Except for the fact that some extra mounted cops ride in Trooping the Colour, The Colonel’s Review is exactly the same as The King’s Birthday Parade.
The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, comprising 400 musicians from the Massed Bands, and 1,400 troops from the Household Division participated in the procession escorted by Horse Guards.
Along the processional route along The Mall were 250 men from the Foot Guards.
Kate bravely revealed on Instagram that she was receiving treatment for an undisclosed malignancy in a video that she posted.
It was announced in January that she will be postponing all of her royal engagements in order to have serious stomach surgery.
According to palace sources, the Princess won’t stop recovering and resting until her doctor gave the all-clear.
Timeline of health battle & recovery
JAN 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JAN 17: Kensington Palace announces the princess underwent surgery
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week
JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital
FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health
MAR 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate
Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo
Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William
Mar 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor
Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport
Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior
MAR 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis
