Kate Middleton has apologized to the Irish Guards in an emotional letter for missing a big Trooping the Color rehearsal on Saturday morning.
“I wanted to write and tell you how proud I am of the entire regiment before reviewing the Colonel and the troops of the regiment [Color.] “I appreciate that all of the troops this year have trained for months and dedicated many hours to ensuring their uniforms and drills are clean.”
Trooping the Color is an annual ceremonial parade of the Horse Guards held every June in London to celebrate King Charles’ official birthday.
Middleton is an honorary colonel of the Irish Guards, a position appointed to her by Charles last year.
“It remains a great honor to be your Colonel, and I am very sorry that I was not able to receive the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review,” the letter continued. “Please send my apologies to the entire regiment, but I hope to be able to represent you all again very soon.”
“Please send my best wishes and good luck to all involved.”
Middleton will be replaced by Lieutenant-General James Bucknall, KCB, CBE in her usual role as Inspecting Officer at the Colonel’s Traditional Review “as she continues her recovery, at Kensington Palace.” An NBC spokesperson said.
It’s unclear if she will attend the Trooping the Color gala, but she is said to be “considering” an appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
The Princess of Wales has remained largely out of the public eye since revealing her cancer diagnosis to the world in March.
And it appears she “may never return to the role people saw her in before,” according to a source He told Us Weekly.
The guard responded to the Princess of Wales’s letter, saying they were deeply touched.
“We continue to wish Her Royal Highness well in her recovery and send her our best wishes,” the guard said. Published to X.
In March, Middleton Place a $2,500 tab for the Irish Guard At the Regimental Pub in the town of Aldershot, UK when she missed the St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to her procedure.
