Royal family news: King Charles ramps up return as Kate and children send heartfelt message to William
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Royal Family watch Trooping the Colour flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony
King Charles is continuing to ramp up his public appearances as he and Queen Camilla prepare to attend today’s Garter Day service.
Charles has hit the ground running since he returned to public-facing royal duties at the end of April - visiting the theatre and embarking on overseas trips - as he continues treatment for cancer.
On Monday, he will stand alongside other members of the royal family at the traditional celebration commemorating the Ladies and Knights of the ancient Order of the Garter.
The monarch’s latest appearance comes two days after he was joined by the Princess of Wales for his official birthday celebrations at the Trooping of the Colour Parade.
The event marked Kate’s official return to royal duties since she received her own cancer diagnosis earlier this year, having remained out of the public eye while she recovers.
In a moving statement on Friday, Kate, 42, revealed that she has both good and bad days as she undergoes “preventative chemotherapy” for an undisclosed form of the disease. She admitted that she is “not out of the woods yet”.
A day after the appearance, she shared a touching Father’s Day message from George, Charlotte and Louis to social media, praising her husband, Prince William.
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King and Queen to attend Garter Day ceremony
The King will attend the annual Garter Day service at Windsor Castle as the busy royal summer period begins in earnest.
He will join the Queen and other members of the royal family at the traditional celebration commemorating the ancient Order of the Garter on Monday.
His appearance comes just two days after the Trooping the Colour ceremony where the King was joined by fellow cancer patient the Princess of Wales.
Garter Day sees Ladies and Knights of the Order of the Garter – the country’s oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry – process down the hill from the Berkshire castle’s State Apartments to St George’s Chapel, dressed in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes, watched by crowds of onlookers.
The palace said Charles, Camilla and members of the royal family will depart by carriage afterwards and return to the castle.
The installation of new Companions of the Order – including composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber who has been made a Knight Companion – will take place during the service.
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Kate Middleton’s health history as Princess of Wales returns for Trooping the Colour
The Princess of Wales’ return to public life for Trooping the Colour comes after six months of preventative chemotherapy.
In a statement ahead of the event marking the King’s official birthday, Kate said she is “not out of the woods yet”.
The Princess confirmed on Friday that she would be in attendance for events at Buckingham Palace.
Princess of Wales’ health history as she returns for Trooping the Colour
The Princess of Wales has said she is “not out of the woods yet”
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The Buckingham Palace balcony line up: Who’s who
After a challenging year for the royal family with sibling rifts and health battles, the King’s birthday presented a much-needed joyous occasion.
Despite the bursts of rain, the sun eventually shone as the Princess of Wales returned courageously to public duties. Saturday marked her first public appearance since she revealed her cancer diagnosis in March this year.
Kate, 42, stood tall and proud next to Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony as she watched the Trooping the Colour flypast.
The Buckingham Palace balcony line up: Who’s who
The Princess of Wales delighted royal fans as she made a glorious comeback for the King’s birthday
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Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand name used to sell adult colouring books
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand name American Riviera Orchard is being used to sell adult colouring books via an unknown online seller.
A Shopify page that uses the Duchess of Sussex’s brand name is selling adult colouring books including one labelled “working class royalty” for between £8 and £16 depending on size, The Independent can reveal.
While the working class royalty colouring book is currently sold out, two financial planners are still available priced at £8 and £16 respectively.
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Kate Middleton’s health history as Princess of Wales returns for Trooping the Colour
The Princess of Wales’ return to public life for Trooping the Colour comes after six months of preventative chemotherapy.
In a statement ahead of the event marking the King’s official birthday, Kate said she is “not out of the woods yet”.
The Princess confirmed on Friday that she would be in attendance for events at Buckingham Palace.
Princess of Wales’ health history as she returns for Trooping the Colour
The Princess of Wales has said she is “not out of the woods yet”
Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 June 2024 02:00
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Kate wears bold white dress last seen at coronation as she returns to public duties at Trooping the Colour
The Princess of Wales looked striking in her first public appearance of 2024 at the Trooping the Colour procession, alongside Prince William and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
She opted for a dress she was last seen wearing when she attended the King’s coronation in May 2023.
Kate, 42, had announced on Friday that she would be attending the King’s official birthday parade at the weekend, with the event marking her first public appearance since she announced her cancer diagnosis in March and had abdominal surgery in January. Follow The Independent’s live reporting on the Trooping the Colour procession here.
Kate wears bold white dress last seen at coronation as she returns to public duties
Procession marks the first public appearance for Princess of Wales this year
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Kate supported by George, Louis and Charlotte in first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales was joined by her three children as she attended Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony, marking her first public appearance after revealing her cancer diagnosis in March.
Kate, 42, has been receiving treatment for an unspecified form of cancer since February, when the disease was discovered after she underwent abdominal surgery.
The senior royal made her first public appearance of the year for a traditional parade through London for the King’s official birthday celebrations.
Kate supported by George, Louis and Charlotte in first outing since diagnosis
Princess has made her first public appearance since revealing cancer diagnosis in March
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The Buckingham Palace balcony line up: Who’s who
After a challenging year for the royal family with sibling rifts and health battles, the King’s birthday presented a much-needed joyous occasion.
Despite the bursts of rain, the sun eventually shone as the Princess of Wales returned courageously to public duties. Saturday marked her first public appearance since she revealed her cancer diagnosis in March this year.
Kate, 42, stood tall and proud next to Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony as she watched the Trooping the Colour flypast.
The Buckingham Palace balcony line up: Who’s who
The Princess of Wales delighted royal fans as she made a glorious comeback for the King’s birthday
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Prince Louis plays with Buckingham Palace curtains during Trooping the Colour parade
Prince Louis was spotted getting distracted by the curtain cords of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade, as he opted to sit on the Princess of Wales’ lap for the celebration. The six-year-old has gained a reputation over the years for his cheeky nature, and appeared to look for other things to do during this year’s parade marking the King’s birthday - including pulling on the curtain cords. Along with his sister, Princess Charlotte, the duo joined the Princess of Wales on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the spectacle.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain16 June 2024 16:58
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