Post by Admin on Jun 10, 2024 13:21:58 GMT -4
Princess Kate told the Irish Guards in a new letter that she hopes to be able to represent them again "very soon," adopting a more optimistic tone about her future return to work.
The Princess of Wales has been off royal duties receiving chemotherapy for cancer and as a result she couldn't attend the Colonel's Review, a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, King Charles III's birthday military parade.
She wrote to the Irish Guards in her capacity as their colonel to apologize for not being there to take the salute
Kate's use of the phrase "very soon" in the letter struck a more optimistic tone than the one she adopted during an announcement about her cancer diagnosis on March 22.
It may be tempting to interpret this as a sign her comeback may be approaching, but the palace has always been clear her actual return to work will have to wait until she is given the all-clear by doctors.
The choice of phrase is hopeful though—and it wouldn't be unreasonable for fans of the princess to take comfort from it in the absence of a more concrete update.
Royal biographer Katie Nicholl, author of The New Royals, also said she believes Kate "has turned a corner," during an appearance on Talk TV show The Royal Tea in May.
Kate's letter was read out to soldiers taking part in the Colonel's Review, a dry run for the Trooping that takes place one week earlier each year.
"I wanted to write to you to let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment ahead of the Colonel's Review and Trooping the Colour," the princess wrote.
"I appreciate everyone at Trooping the Colour this year has been practising for months and dedicating many hours to ensure their uniforms and drill are immaculate.
"Being your colonel remains an honour and I am very sorry that I'm unable to make the salute at this year's Colonel's Review.
"Please pass on my apologies to the whole regiment. I do hope that I'm able to represent you all once again very soon. Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved."
The palace is yet to confirm whether Kate will attend Trooping the Colour, on June 15, in any capacity, including either in the carriage procession or simply an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
The Princess of Wales has been off royal duties receiving chemotherapy for cancer and as a result she couldn't attend the Colonel's Review, a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, King Charles III's birthday military parade.
She wrote to the Irish Guards in her capacity as their colonel to apologize for not being there to take the salute
Kate's use of the phrase "very soon" in the letter struck a more optimistic tone than the one she adopted during an announcement about her cancer diagnosis on March 22.
It may be tempting to interpret this as a sign her comeback may be approaching, but the palace has always been clear her actual return to work will have to wait until she is given the all-clear by doctors.
The choice of phrase is hopeful though—and it wouldn't be unreasonable for fans of the princess to take comfort from it in the absence of a more concrete update.
Royal biographer Katie Nicholl, author of The New Royals, also said she believes Kate "has turned a corner," during an appearance on Talk TV show The Royal Tea in May.
Kate's letter was read out to soldiers taking part in the Colonel's Review, a dry run for the Trooping that takes place one week earlier each year.
"I wanted to write to you to let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment ahead of the Colonel's Review and Trooping the Colour," the princess wrote.
"I appreciate everyone at Trooping the Colour this year has been practising for months and dedicating many hours to ensure their uniforms and drill are immaculate.
"Being your colonel remains an honour and I am very sorry that I'm unable to make the salute at this year's Colonel's Review.
"Please pass on my apologies to the whole regiment. I do hope that I'm able to represent you all once again very soon. Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved."
The palace is yet to confirm whether Kate will attend Trooping the Colour, on June 15, in any capacity, including either in the carriage procession or simply an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
