March 18th 2024.
King Charles, despite his ongoing battle with cancer, remains determined to attend the highly anticipated Trooping the Colour celebrations in London on June 15. This event holds great significance in the royal calendar and has been a tradition since the 17th century. It brings together more than 1,200 soldiers and musicians, along with 200 horses, for a grand display of military prowess.
However, the King's health is a concern and his team is currently exploring ways to make his participation easier. This includes the possibility of watching the parade from a podium instead of on horseback and travelling to and from Buckingham Palace in a carriage, as his mother did. But nothing can be confirmed at this point as it all depends on the King's condition and the advice of his doctors.
A source close to the palace revealed, "There are a number of key events His Majesty would love to attend coming up in the diary and this is at the top of the list." Trooping the Colour holds a special place in the King's heart and he is determined to be a part of it, if his health allows. The parade is usually followed by a flypast by the Royal Air Force, which the King also hopes to witness from the balcony of Buckingham Palace with other members of the Royal family.
Currently, doctors are advising the King to avoid events with large public gatherings due to his ongoing treatment. However, this could change depending on his health closer to the date. The King was diagnosed with cancer in January and has been undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. Despite this, he has continued to work behind the scenes on state matters.
Earlier this month, there was confusion when tickets for Trooping the Colour were released and the Ministry of Defence advertised the King's presence. Buckingham Palace later clarified that planning was underway, but nothing could be confirmed at this stage. It is now reported that the palace is exploring different options that would allow the King to be a part of the celebrations, with the approval of his medical team.
It is also uncertain if the Princess of Wales will attend the event. She was scheduled to review the troops herself as Honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards on June 8, but it is not yet confirmed if she will be able to do so. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Cambridge, who is recovering from abdominal surgery, was replaced at the Irish Guard's parade on St. Patrick's Day by Lady Ghika, wife of the regiment's Major General Sir Chris Ghika. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a video of the soldiers rehearsing for the parade and wished their followers a Happy St. Patrick's Day on their social media platforms.
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