An official will stand in for the Princess of Wales at the ceremony as she continues chemotherapy.
King Charles III will take part in next month's Trooping the Colour despite his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.The Princess of Wales's role at the event will be taken by a military official, as she continues chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer.
Last year, the King inspected troops from horseback during the event, which is filled with pomp and military pageantry and held to mark the Sovereign's official birthday.PA MediaLt Gen James Bucknall will carry out the role of Inspecting Officer on behalf of Catherine at the traditional Colonel’s Review.
The King has recently returned to public-facing duties while still receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer.
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