Army retracts false announcement of Princess of Wales attending Trooping the Colour
A miscommunication from the British Army led to an incorrect announcement about Kate, the Princess of Wales, attending the Trooping the Colour ceremony, highlighting the importance of protocol in royal communications.
The British Army retracted an announcement from its website that falsely claimed the Princess of Wales, Kate, would attend the Trooping the Colour ceremony in June. This information was published without approval from Kensington Palace, leading to confusion and highlighting the importance of protocol in royal announcements. The incorrect advertisement also mentioned the participation of King Charles III at the Birthday Parade on June 15, for which there has been no confirmation from Buckingham Palace.
The mix-up comes at a time when both the King and Kate are dealing with health issues. The Princess of Wales is currently recuperating at home following abdominal surgery in January and is not expected to undertake official engagements until after Easter. Despite her recent public sighting near Windsor, only Kensington Palace can officially confirm her participation in upcoming events.
In related royal news, Gary Goldsmith, uncle to Kate through her mother Carole Middleton, expressed his views on the Sussexes, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, during his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother. He criticized the couple for the drama surrounding their departure from royal duties and suggested that Prince Harry might eventually return to the UK.
This sequence of events has spurred speculation and interest in the dynamics within the royal family and their upcoming engagements, with official statements from the royal households awaited for clarity on these issues.