TROOPING the Color was even more special this year thanks to the triumphant return of the Princess of Wales.
Princess Kate, 42, delighted royal fans who turned out on the Buckingham Palace balcony and King Charles made a major change this year to the schedule in honor of her return.
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Saturday’s annual military parade was the first official royal event Kate has attended since Christmas Day, following his cancer diagnosis.
The royal mother was accompanied by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis rode in carriages during the parade.
They were then joined by Prince William and other royals as they gathered to watch the spectacular Royal Air Force flyby.
Last year, King Charles was front and center as he watched the screening next for his son and heir to the throne, Prince William.
However, the line-up was changed this year so that the monarch could be by his beloved daughter-in-law’s side.
Both King Charles and Princess Kate are undergoing cancer treatment, and emotional photos showed them shoulder to shoulder in front of the crowd.
The royal duo looked united as they smiled and watched fans gathered at The Mall.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The Sun: “I think the image that so many people will have is of Catherine standing next to King Charles on the balcony.
“Here, however, this relationship was highlighted to illustrate how these bonds were only deepened and enriched by the bonds of empathy created by their illnesses.
“This could be interpreted as a gesture of solidarity and support from Charles to Catherine.”
Fans shared their reaction to the new lineup, with one person writing: “While last year, King Charles stood next to Prince William, this time, the monarch proudly stood next to a beaming Princess Kate.
“The royal duo looked more united than ever as they marveled at the huge crowds streaming down the Mall.”
We previously shared how Princess Kate shared an “emotional” lunch with King Charles just before she told the public about her cancer diagnosis.
The Princess of Wales announced on Friday that he would return for the Monarch’s birthday celebrations.
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The mother of three has not been seen with the royal family since last year’s Christmas Day at Sandringham.
She was taken to hospital for planned abdominal surgery in January and spent 13 nights at the London Clinic before continuing her recovery at home with her family.
Days later, Kate bravely released a video revealing that “post-op tests found that cancer was present” and that she had started preventive cancer treatment.
The princess said the diagnosis came as a “huge shock” – but promised: “I’m fine and getting stronger every day.”
Timeline of Kate’s battle and recovery
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JANUARY 17: Kensington Palace announces that the princess has undergone surgery
JANUARY 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JANUARY 23RD: The princess’s stay in the hospital lasts for more than a week
JANUARY 29: Kate leaves the hospital
February 27th: Prince William leaves duty at the last minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking a wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health
March 4: Princess pictured in car with her mother Carole at Windsor Estate
March 10: Royal posts a beautiful photo of her and the kids on Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws and major agencies published a ‘death warning’ on the photo
March 11: Kate admits she edited the photo and is photographed in the car with William
March 16th: Royal fans spot the princess at a farm shop near Windsor
March 17: Viewers see Kate watching her children play sports
March 18th: The Sun exclusively published the video of Kate and Wills two days earlier
March 22: Kate bravely reveals in emotional video that she received a shocking cancer diagnosis
April 29: Kate and William celebrate their 13th anniversary by releasing never-before-seen photos from their wedding
June 8th: Kate does not take part in the Colonel’s Review, but the letter she wrote to the Irish Guards reveals that she said: “I hope to be able to represent you all once again very soon.”
June 14: Kensington Palace announces that the princess will attend the King’s Birthday Parade
Before Trooping the Colour, she said: “I have been overwhelmed by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last few months.
“It really made a big difference to William and me and helped us through some of the most difficult times.
“I’m making good progress, but as anyone undergoing chemotherapy knows, there are good days and bad days.
“On those bad days you feel weak, tired and have to give in to resting your body.
“But on good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of the feeling of well-being.”
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