Kate Middleton made her first public appearance today during the Trooping the Color ceremony in Whitehall, celebrating the King’s official birthday. King Charles, recently back to public duties, was also present along with the Princess of Wales.

Watch the moment the Princess of Wales arrived at Buckingham Palace for her first official public appearance of the year.

Kate Middleton was seen for the first time in public since her cancer diagnosis.

She arrived at Buckingham Palace by car ahead of today’s Trooping the Color ceremony, wearing a light-colored outfit, and was photographed sitting next to her children and the Prince of Wales.

This marks her first official public appearance since her cancer diagnosis.

“She has arrived at the palace where she will enter a carriage with her three children,” says royal correspondent Laura Bundock. “They will head along the Mall to Horse Guards Parade where they will watch the Trooping.”

It has not been confirmed whether Kate will be present on the balcony for the RAF flypast later.

Today’s appearance is a “really important moment” for the Princess of Wales, as both Kate and King Charles have been diagnosed with cancer this year, deepening their bond. According to Sky News, Kensington Palace emphasized that this is not a return to full public duties. However, this is an encouraging moment, as she knows that when she steps out onto that balcony, all eyes around the world will be on her.