Kate looked sensational in Trooping The Color, but here’s why she was right to stay home with Louis for Taylor Swift

ROYAL fans were excited to see the Princess of Wales make a triumphant return to royal events at Trooping the Color – but she didn’t see Taylor Swift with her family.

Former royal correspondent Charles Rae shared on our Royal Exclusive show why Princess Kate was right to stay home with Prince Louis instead of going to the show.

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Speaking to The Sun’s royal editor Matt Wilkinson, Charles said: “I think [it was] sensible in Louis’ case because I think he’s unpredictable at the moment, given his age.

“I can understand why Catherine didn’t go because she’s still recovering and I think she’s rightly pacing herself at the moment.

“We saw her at Trooping the Colour, which was fantastic, she looked absolutely sensational.

It was Cool see her back again.

“But I think it was the right decision for those two to stay away, I’m sure Louis didn’t miss out on much.”

The Prince of Wales was seen at Wembley Stadium to celebrate his 42nd birthday with children Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, nine, as they watched Taylor Swift perform.

The royal trio also posed for selfies with Swift herself and her football player boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

Charles added: “This is what happens now when people meet the royals. Now, not only do you meet the royals, but you also take selfies with them, so you have this record of them.

“You have people like one of the best singers in the world, Taylor Swift, taking selfies, this is a huge compliment to her and shows her friendship with William.”

William previously shared the stage with Swift at Kensington Palace in 2013 to perform Bon Jovi’s Livin’ On A Prayer for a charity event.

O future King was seen busting out his best dance moves on the show while breaking into the song.

Fellow royals Zara and Mike Tindall were also spotted on the show.

Among the other attendees at the concert were Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria.

Swift told the crowd of 89,000: “Oh my God, London, look what you’ve done. What better way to spend a Friday night than in the most exciting city in the world?”

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The June 22 show was the first of three sold-out shows at Wembley, with the international sensation returning in August to perform five more.

Travis gave his impressions of William to his brother Jason during the New Heights podcast this week.

Travis and Jason met the prince at Swift’s concert in England last weekend.

During the podcast, Travis praised the royal’s personality when he met him backstage at the show.

“Man, he was the coolest son of a bitch,” he said.

Jason, 36, added: “He was amazing.”

The brothers shared that William was “so cool” and “a great guy.”

We last saw Kate, 42, at Trooping the Color on June 15, where she rode in a carriage with her children and appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with the royal family.

This year, King Charles made a major lineup change in honor of his return.

Last year, the monarch was front and center as he watched the display next for his son and heir to the throne, Prince William.

However, the line-up was switched this year so that the monarch could stand alongside his beloved daughter-in-law, Kate.

Both King Charles and Princess Kate are undergoing cancer treatment, and heartwarming images show them shoulder to shoulder in front of the crowd.

In a personally written statement released on June 14, Princess Kate said she was making “good progress,” explaining that there are “good days and bad days.”

She wrote that her treatment will be “ongoing and will last a few more months” and that she is “not out of the woods yet.”

Kate added: “I’m learning 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.”

She also thanked the audience, saying, “Thank you so much for your continued understanding and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”

The Princess of Wales announced on March 22, 2024 that she had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed that she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatment after post-operative tests came back positive.

She underwent major abdominal surgery in London in January, which at the time was considered non-cancerous.

Prince William is a pillar of strength for Kate Middleton

EXPERT analysis from author and real expert, Ingrid Seward.

Steadfast when his family needed him, William proved himself to be a man and future monarch of strength and compassion.

While he may not have been present during Kate’s courageous video speech — make no mistake, he was by her side every step of the way.

William stepped up with schoolwork and provided a “great source of comfort and security” for his wife.

But he has also been a comforting, reassuring presence for audiences.

From leading members of the Royal Family in the Commonwealth Day Service to enjoying lighthearted banter with young people on a visit to a youth center, he didn’t put a foot wrong.

Still, there were few flaws in his façade – but Kate was clearly on his mind.

“She needs to be sitting here to hear this,” he smiled when the discussion turned to the challenges of young families.

But ultimately, he is only human.

Having your father and wife diagnosed with cancer in such quick succession is heartbreaking.

It is a remarkable insight into this young man’s character that he was so incredibly brave.

Theirs is a very private turmoil, which has been brought into the public arena by the nature of their roles as future King and Queen.

William must feel the weight of an enormous responsibility, both personally and to the monarchy, of which he is now the public face.

But he knows his most important role is as a father and husband.

He will make this his priority.

This is a distinct difference from the customs of the past, where your royal role came before the role of spouse and parent.

Think back to when the queen was young.

William’s priority is his family

Back then, it was a man’s world – and she was forced to abandon her children in a way that William is determined not to do.

William and Kate waited until the school term was over and their children were home before making the public announcement.

They needed to be prepared.

In this, they will have the unconditional support of Charles – who knows what it’s like to be raised by nannies.

William was also acutely aware of his father’s lack of presence in his life, especially when things went wrong.

In 1991, he was accidentally hit in the head with a golf club when he was at school and Diana was having lunch at her favorite restaurant, San Lorenzo.

The call came that William had been hit in the head and they thought he might die, so it was very serious.

Charles and Diana rushed to Ludgrove.

William was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and then to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Diana went with him.

But always a man of duty, Charles prioritized his commitments.

William is determined to do things differently.