Every must-see photo from the Princess of Wales’ first public appearance of the year

Her Royal Highness was seen smiling with her husband and kids

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JUNE 17, 2024 2:08 PM EDTJUN 17, 2024, 2:08 PM EDT

The Princess of Wales made her long-awaited first public appearance of the year at Trooping the Colour. Her Royal Highness joined her husband Prince William and their kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, at King Charles’ birthday parade on June 15.

Prior to Trooping the Colour, Catherine’s last official appearance was back in December on Christmas Day. The following month, the Princess underwent major abdominal surgery, and in late February, she started a course of preventative chemotherapy. The day before Trooping the Colour, Catherine revealed in a personal message that she is “making good progress,” and that her “treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months.”

The Princess also shared that she was looking forward to attending the King’s birthday parade with her family and that she hopes “to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.”

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The Princess of Wales was the picture of elegance at her first official public appearance of 2024.

Catherine confirmed the day before Trooping the Colour that she would be at the event. In a message released on June 14, Her Royal Highness said: “I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family.”

The royal mom of three traveled in the Glass Coach with her kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The stylish royal updated a previously worn Jenny Packham dress for the occasion.

Charlotte and her mother looked nautical in dresses that both featured bows.

The Princess joined her family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Catherine stood beside her father-in-law, King Charles. His Majesty, who was diagnosed with a form of cancer earlier this year, praised his “beloved daughter-in-law” after her health announcement in March. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said at the time that the King was “so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did.”

Her Royal Highness appeared in high spirits, smiling with her husband and children.

The outing marked the Princess of Wales’ first public appearance since Christmas Day 2023.

Catherine was on mom duty, fixing her daughter’s hair.

William and Catherine exchanged loving looks while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with their kids.

When the Princess announced in March that she was undergoing chemotherapy, she said that “having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance.”

While Catherine was out for Trooping the Colour on June 15, her appearance should not be seen as a return to a full schedule of public engagements.

The Princess and her medical team have made it clear that going about her normal life and doing some of the things she enjoys is an integral part of her recovery.