At Trooping the Colour on June 14, Kate Middleton, 43, radiated quiet strength, smiling from the carriage despite a challenging year battling cancer. Last year, amid chemotherapy, her role was limited; this year, she fully embraced duties, joining King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, as honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards. After announcing remission in January, following September’s chemotherapy end, Kate is pacing her return, finding solace in nature at Norfolk and Windsor. With King Charles’s cancer managed, she and Prince William, 42,
prepare for future royal roles, building a trusted team. Kate’s rare appearances amplify her impact, echoing Queen Elizabeth’s style, while her support for cancer-affected families, like teen photographer Liz Hatton’s, deepens her connection. As summer nears, the Wales family plans a restorative break in Norfolk or the Isles of Scilly, with upcoming engagements at Wimbledon and a July event with the Macrons, showcasing her resilience and renewed purpose.
