Kate Middleton Sends Personal Message After Missing Major Royal Event [Video]

Kate Middleton had to pen a personal apology to Irish Guards ahead of the annual Trooping the Colour. The Princess of Wales was announced as not attending the traditional event due to her ongoing cancer treatment. Ahead of the Colonel’s Review, where Middleton would have taken the salute as Colonel of the Irish Guards, she sent along a letter apologizing for her absence.

“I wanted to write and let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment,” Middleton wrote in the letter. “I appreciate everyone trooping this year has been practicing for months, and dedicating many hours to ensuring their uniforms and drill are immaculate.

“Being your colonel remains a great honor and I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review,” she continued. “Please pass my apologies to the whole Regiment, however, I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon. Please send my very best wishes and good luck to …