ROYAL POLL: Was Princess Kate right to return to public life at Trooping the Colour amid her cancer battle?
Princess Kate attended Trooping the Colour this weekend
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Princess Kate made her first appearance of 2024 at Trooping the Colour and The King's Parade over the weekend.
The princess has been out of the public eye since she revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer.
At the time of her diagnosis, Kate explained that she was taking some time away from her royal duties to recover and focus on her preventative chemotherapy.
Kate's first public sighting in 2024 should not be seen as a return to a full schedule of royal duties, according to the Palace.
In a written statement, Kate said: "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.
"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.
Kate attended Trooping the Colour over the weekend
Getty"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.
"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.
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Princess Kate attended Trooping the Colour after announcing it 24 hours beforehandPA"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."
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