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Kate Middleton 'won't make surprise appearance' at Trooping The Colour celebration – 'It just wouldn't be right'


EXCLUSIVE: Following reports claiming the Princess of Wales could make a 'surprise appearance' at Trooping The Colour, Royal expert Jennie Bond has shared her thoughts

Royal officials confirmed Kate, 42, will not be attending the Colonel's Review- the traditional rehearsal for Trooping The Colour - on 8 June amid her ongoing health battle. However, Royal expert Jennie has shared her thoughts about this with OK!, saying that Kate appearing at the annual event would make a "statement" about the monarchy being secure, following difficult months for both her and King Charles, who is also being treated for cancer. The Princess of Wales appears at Trooping The Colour every year with her family (Image: Getty)Jennie added: "On the other hand, this is really the King’s day..his official birthday celebration..and marks his own progress in his battle with cancer.

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