Catherine, Princess of Wales, also known as Kate Middleton, makes a rare social media sighting, months after confirming that she has cancer. She is thankful for the kindness she has received as her treatment and recovery continue.
Kate Middleton Posts A Rare Social Media Update
The Princess Of Wales Says There Are Good Days And Bad Days
On June 13, 2024, the official social media channels for Prince William and Princess Catherine released a photo of the ailing royal with her sentiments about her cancer treatment.
"I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times," begins the caption.
"I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.
My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home."
In March of this year, Kate talked about her cancer diagnosis in a video message. The news came after weeks of speculation regarding her whereabouts. In the announcement, she asked for privacy and sent her sympathies to those who are also suffering from cancer.
Kate Says She Is Slowly Coming Back To Perform Her Royal Duties
Despite still having "good days" and "bad days," Kate is positive more good days are ahead. She reveals that she will be participating at The King's Birthday Parade.
Her Instagram caption continues, "I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.
I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.
Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me."
What Is The King's Birthday Parade?
The Trooping of the Colour or The King's Birthday Parade "...has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign for over 260 years," according to the British Royal Family's official website. It is the second Trooping of the Colour event for King Charles III as the reigning king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The parade will showcase 400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians and will move from Buckingham Palace to The Mall and Horse Guard's Parade. Members of the British Royal Family will be alongside the parade in carriages. They will also watch the Royal Air Force (RAF) fly-past which closes the event from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
King Charles III, whose actual birthday is November 14, will be in attendance for The Trooping of The Colour. The King is also battling an unspecified cancer but since May has resumed performing his duties.
