Kensington Palace collaborated closely with Buckingham Palace to ensure Princess Kate's safe and successful return to the public eye.
Kate Middleton’s appearance at Trooping the Colour was kept under wraps, with contingency plans in place due to uncertainties surrounding her health until the last moment. According to Page Six, staff from both Kensington and Buckingham Palace had prepared for the possibility that the Princess of Wales might feel unwell during her first major public appearance in nearly six months, following treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer.
The announcement of her return came just hours before the event through a detailed social media post, featuring a new photograph of her.
King Charles’ spokesperson mentioned that the princess had personally informed the monarch of her plans to attend his official birthday parade, which greatly pleased him.
To maintain the secrecy of her appearance, Kate opted to rewear her white Jenny Packham midi dress with slight modifications. Bethan Holt, Fashion Director at the UK Telegraph, noted that by reworking an existing outfit, Kate was able to keep her return a secret known only to her most trusted team.
In the end, her carefully orchestrated appearance successfully quelled the numerous conspiracy theories about her health and marked her return to royal duties.
