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Princess Kate will not take part in Trooping the Colour rehearsal next month as cancer treatment continues
Kate continues to recover from cancer
THE Princess of Wales will not be returning to public duties for the Colonel's Review, it has been confirmed.
Kate would usually take the salute at the ceremonial military event - to be held in London on June 8.
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Mum-of-three Kate confirmed she had an unspecified form of cancer on March 22 in an emotional video message.
However, the 42-year-old is reported to have been out and about more often recently with her husband Prince William and their kids George, Charlotte and Louis.
It comes after Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles will participate in Trooping the Colour next month.
The Colonel's Review is a dress rehearsal for Trooping the Colour on June 15.
It is a ceremonial event performed on Horse Guards Parade on Whitehall every year to celebrate the official birthday of the monarch.
Timeline of Kate's health battle & recovery
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate's bedside
JAN 23: The princess' hospital stay passes one week
JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital
FEBRUARY 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health
MARCH 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate
Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother's Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out 'kill notice' on photo
Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William
Mar 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor
Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport
Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior
MARCH 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis
Kate missed a Trooping rehearsal held earlier involving almost a thousand soldiers and around 240 horses from the Household Division, and staged in front of an audience of more than 1,000 people on Horse Guards Parade.
She was represented by Lieutenant Colonel James Shaw, Brigade Major of the Household Division, who designed this year's spectacle and acted as the chief inspecting officer of the day in the princess' absence.
It comes after news Charles will take part in the main event after "supercharging" his royal diary.
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The monarch, 75, will inspect the soldiers from a carriage during the annual ceremony, as he continues his recovery from cancer, it is understood.
He is said to be "determined to lead from the front".
Princess Kate, has cancer and says she’s been having chemo treatment but is now ‘getting stronger’ in video message
Charles was initially expected to ride horseback alongside Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward from Buckingham Palace, up The Mall, and take the salute at Horse Guards Parade.
However, this no longer appears the case.
The King had been carrying out a busy programme of engagements since it was announced just over four weeks ago would be returning to public facing duties.
Rishi Sunak's decision last week to call a surprise summer General Election has meant the monarchy has postponed any engagements "which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign".
King Charles' cancer treatment timeline
February 5
Less than a month after Charles' procedure for an enlarged prostate was revealed, the palace confirmed he had an unspecified cancer.
The statement added that Charles had already begun a "schedule of regular treatments" and was under advice to step back from "public-facing duties".
February 21
Charles met PM Rishi Sunak for the first time since his diagnosis for a private audience at the palace.
Earlier the same day he'd attended the monthly meeting of the Privy Council.
He was also pictured in his office reading cards and messages sent by well-wishers as he continued his treatment.
March 28
Charles made his first public remarks post-diagnosis.
In a pre-recorded clip shared at the Royal Maundy Service, he said it was "a great sadness" that he was unable to attend in person.
March 31
On Easter Sunday, the King and Camilla were spotted attending a service at St George's Chapel in Windsor.
April 26
The palace said Charles - after a "period of treatment and recuperation" - would return to public-facing duties and is gearing up to host Japanese royals in June.
April 30
He visited a cancer treatment centre with Camilla in his first public royal duty since his diagnosis.
May 13
During a visit to the Army Flying Museum in Hampshire, Charles spoke with British military veteran Aaron Mapplebeck who had also undergone chemo.
The King told him he had lost the ability to taste as a result of the treatment.
On the same day, Charles took part in a ceremony handing over his title as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to son William.
May 30
It is announced Charles is expected to take part in this year's Trooping the Colour ceremony in June.
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