Princess Kate Makes First Public Appearance Since Cancer Diagnosis at Trooping the Colour

King Charles III inspected troops and watched fly-past with Royal Air Force
Middleton rode in a state carriage with children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis
Middleton's recovery still ongoing despite feeling stronger on good days
Middleton wore white dress by Jenny Packham and hat by Philip Treacy for occasion
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle not invited for second year in a row as they stepped back as senior royals in 2020
Princess Kate Middleton made her first public appearance since cancer diagnosis at Trooping the Colour
Trooping the Colour marks monarch's birthday with over 14,000 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians
Type of cancer not disclosed
Princess Kate Makes First Public Appearance Since Cancer Diagnosis at Trooping the Colour

Princess Kate Middleton, also known as the Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis on June 15, 2024. She joined other members of the royal family including King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the annual Trooping the Colour military parade held in London. The event marks the monarch's official birthday.

Middleton rode in a state carriage with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. She wore a white dress by Jenny Packham and a coordinating hat by Philip Treacy for the occasion. Middleton had undergone planned abdominal surgery in January 2024 and was hospitalized for recovery. In March 2024, she revealed publicly that she had been diagnosed with cancer following her surgery, but the type of cancer has not been disclosed.

Trooping the Colour is a centuries-old tradition that takes place annually to celebrate the monarch's birthday regardless of when it falls. It involves over 14,000 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians coming together for the ceremony. The king arrives at Horse Guard's Parade, inspects the troops, watches a fly-past by the Royal Air Force and concludes with a 41-gun salute fired in Green Park.

Despite her health battles, Middleton made an appearance at The Mall wearing white with navy details. She is also the honorary colonel of the Irish Guards which presented its flag in the parade. King Charles III wore the tunic of the Guard of Honour Order with a blue garter sash to honor the Irish Guard regiment during last year's Trooping the Colour.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not invited to Trooping the Colour for the second year in a row as they stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California. It's unclear if Prince Andrew will attend due to his relationship with late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Middleton made it clear that her recovery still has some way to go despite feeling stronger on good days.



Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • It's unclear if Prince Andrew will attend Trooping the Colour due to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
  • The type of cancer Princess Kate was diagnosed with has not been disclosed in the article

Sources

99%

  • Unique Points
    • Kate made her first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis at Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024.
    • Kate rode in a state carriage with her children during the parade wearing a white dress by Jenny Packham and a coordinating hat by Philip Treacy.
    • Kate had her planned abdominal surgery in January 2024 and was hospitalized for recovery.
    • In March 2024, Kate revealed publicly that she had been diagnosed with cancer following her surgery. The type of cancer has not been disclosed.
    • Kate started a course of preventative chemotherapy in late February and is making good progress but still undergoing treatment.
  • Accuracy
    • Kate rode in a state carriage with her children during the parade
    • Saturday’s Trooping the Colour marks Kate Middleton’s first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

  • Unique Points
    • Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis on Buckingham Palace balcony
    • Appeared with royals during Trooping the Colour event
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

  • Unique Points
    • King Charles III and Princess Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, attended Trooping the Colour despite their health battles.
    • Saturday's Trooping the Colour marks Kate Middleton's first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March.
    • Kate Middleton made her first appearance at The Mall wearing white with navy details and rode in the Glass Stage Coach with her children, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis.
    • Catherine is the honorary colonel of the Irish Guards which presented its flag in the parade.
    • Trooping the Colour takes place annually to celebrate the monarch's birthday regardless of when it falls and highlights the ceremonial presentation of military flags or 'colours.'
    • The first Trooping the Colour was instigated by King Charles II in the 1600s but was moved to June due to Edward VII's preference for better weather.
    • Over 14,000 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together for the ceremony.
    • King Charles III wore the tunic of the Guard of Honour Order with a blue garter sash to honor the Irish Guard regiment during last year's Trooping the Colour.
    • The royal women, including Queen Camilla, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, will showcase their royal fashion with stylish hats.
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not invited to Trooping the Colour for the second year in a row as they stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California. It's unclear if Prince Andrew will attend due to his relationship with late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
    • The king arrives at Horse Guard's Parade, inspects the troops, watches a fly-past by the Royal Air Force and concludes with a 41-gun salute fired in Green Park.
  • Accuracy
    • ][The first Trooping the Colour was instigated by King Charles II in the 1600s but was moved to June due to Edward VII’s preference for better weather.][][This year’s Trooping the Colour marks the second for Charles as king.]
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

  • Unique Points
    • Princess Catherine made it clear that her recovery still has some way to go despite feeling stronger on good days.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains a dichotomous depiction and an appeal to authority. It presents the princess's appearance as a significant moment for the British royal family, implying that it signifies improvement in her medical condition. This creates a dichotomy between good and bad days during cancer treatment, suggesting either progress or setback. Additionally, there is an appeal to authority when quoting Princess Catherine's statement about her recovery process.
    • Catherine, Princess of Wales, appeared in public on Saturday for the first time since her cancer diagnosis...
    • Her appearance is being welcomed as a sign of improvement in her medical condition and a significant moment for the British royal family...
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication