London: Kate, the Princess of Wales, currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer, penned a letter to an army regiment expressing her regrets for missing a military parade on Saturday, with hopes of returning soon.
“In light of my ongoing treatment, I deeply regret being unable to participate in this year’s Colonel’s Review,” Kate conveyed in a letter to the head of the Irish Guards regiment.
“Being your Colonel is a tremendous honor, and I extend my sincerest apologies to the entire Regiment. However, I am optimistic about representing you all once more in the near future,” she added.
The letter, dated June 3, was shared on social media platform X by the Irish Guards regiment.
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Prince William, Britain’s heir to the throne, recently affirmed that Kate, his wife, is “progressing well” in her treatment. In March, Kate disclosed undergoing treatment after cancer was discovered following abdominal surgery earlier in the year.
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The Colonel’s Review, a precursor to the Trooping the Colour celebrations marking the monarch’s birthday, typically occurs a week prior. Kate, serving as colonel of the Irish Guards, would have participated in the event alongside the regiment.
