There has been an update regarding Kate Middleton’s recovery after her recent abdominal procedure. For all the royal fans out there, her first official engagement since the surgery has been announced, and it is set to take place on June 8th.

According to Hello!, on that date, Kate will review Trooping the Colour. This event, one week before the main Trooping the Colour ceremony, holds great significance for the Princess of Wales.

Trooping the Colour is a tradition where the Household Division and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery parade on Horse Guards. More than 1400 soldiers, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands, participate in this grand spectacle. The only difference when reviewed by the Princess of Wales is the presence of additional mounted officers.

Having a fixed date for Kate’s return to royal action is reassuring for those who have been concerned about her recovery. The lack of information regarding her surgery has led to speculation about her condition being worse than what the Palace has disclosed. In response, the Palace issued a statement reassuring the public that Kate is “doing well”.

The absence of any public sightings of Kate since Christmas has only fueled the speculation. However, a recent photograph of her sitting in a car with her mother, Carol Middleton, outside of Windsor Castle has finally put some of these rumors to rest. It was the first time she had been seen in public in 70 days.

The Royal Family has been trying to reassure fans that Kate is taking the time she needs to recover, away from the public eye. They understand the importance of privacy in the healing process, despite the curiosity surrounding Kate’s condition.

We join in wishing Kate Middleton a speedy recovery and are delighted that she has her first official engagement date set. Her return to royal duties will surely be a joyous occasion.