Kate Middleton and King Charles appeared to take a hopeful step forward during the recent Trooping the Colour event, signaling a shift in tone for the royal family amid recent challenges.
Royal expert and Majesty magazine editor Ingrid Seward shared her thoughts on the family’s demeanor during the celebration in a conversation with The Sun.
The Trooping the Colour is a formal celebration of the monarch’s birthday, featuring an impressive display of over 1,400 marching soldiers, 200 horses, and nearly 400 musicians. Held each June in hopes of favorable weather, the event is steeped in tradition and pageantry, as noted on the Royal Family’s official website.
Seward observed a noticeably lighter and more positive mood on the Buckingham Palace balcony. She described the scene as filled with “cheer,” “colour,” and “vibrancy,” remarking that the royals seemed genuinely at ease. She suggested that both King Charles and Princess Catherine had, at least for the moment, managed to set aside the weight of their respective cancer diagnoses.
Despite the windy conditions and somber backdrop of recent events, including the tragic Air India crash, the royal family maintained composure and dignity throughout the ceremony. Seward was particularly moved by the moment of silence honoring the victims, which she said made it difficult not to feel emotional.
Unity was evident in the royal lineup, with Princess Anne, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Prince William all seated proudly on horseback. Princess Charlotte, an avid equestrian, appeared captivated by the majestic display of horses.
Even Queen Camilla, while not wearing her usual smile, maintained an air of grace and elegance that added to the overall sense of composure and solidarity. This year’s royal balcony was notably reserved for senior working royals, including the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—as well as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, all of whom arrived in their traditional carriages.
