'Special meaning' behind Kate's dress during public return at Trooping the colour
The Princess of Wales has chosen to wear a dress from another very special occasion in royal history for her public return at Trooping the Colour.
Catherine arrived at the event in a white Jenny Packham dress – a dress she last wore during the King's coronation weekend.
She completed the look with a white angled hat by Philip Treacy.
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The Princess of Wales has recycled an iconic dress for her public return at Trooping the Colour. Chris Jackson/Getty
The royal has added a black and white striped bow to the right side of her collar with matching belt, and wears the Irish Guards Regimental Brooch on the left.
Jenny Packham is a favoured designer of the royal who has worn many of the brand's custom looks.
Jenny Packham is a favoured designer of the royal who has worn many of the brand's custom looks. AP
Catherine first wore this white custom dress on the King's coronation weekend on May 5, 2022, when she stepped out to greet well wishers.
The royal first wore the custom dress on the king's coronation weekend on May 5 Getty
It is thought that by choosing a dress that was "last worn for such an important moment for the King, it is a nod of support and honour for the monarch on his official birthday", reports The Telegraph UK.
Catherine has completed the look with her Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Pearl Stud Earrings, worn on several occasions including at Prince Louis' christening in 2008.
Both the Princess of Wales and King Charles are receiving outpatient treatment for cancer.
While Charles returned to public facing duties in April, this is Catherine's first public appearance since she shared the news in a video
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Her dress choice is thought to be a nod to the king who is also undergoing cancer treatment. Getty
The Princess of Wales was seen arriving at Buckingham Palace ahead of the parade with Prince William by her side, as well as their children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
The Princess of Wales confirmed her attendance at the annual celebration of King Charles' birthday just hours before the event saying she was "looking forward" to being a part of the occasion.
"[I] hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet," she said.
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The Wales' arrive at Buckingham Palace ahead of joining the parade along The Mall. Getty
"I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days," she said.
"On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well."
Thousands of royal followers have gathered along The Mall to see the royal family make their way past ahead of their joint appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
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