Princess Kate will not be attending the Trooping the Colour 2024 rehearsal in a few weeks time as she continues to recover from her cancer diagnosis, according to Palace sources.
The event takes place on June 8. Instead, the role of Inspecting Officer, usually performed by the Princess of Wales, will be undertaken by Lieutenant General James Bucknall.
It follows earlier confusion caused by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) when they announced confirmed attendance at the Trooping the Colour without consulting Kensington Palace, reports the Express.
The event is an annual celebration marking the official birthday of the monarch, despite King Charles's actual birthday falling on November 14.
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