GUARDS are determined to make Princess Kate’s Colonel’s Review “the best yet” despite her absence due to cancer treatment.
Kensington Palace today confirmed the Princess of Wales, 42, will miss the military salute with the Irish Guards next Saturday.
As Colonel in Chief she was due to inspect the troops at Horse Guards Parade in central London.
The ceremony is seen as a rehearsal for the King’s Trooping the Colour birthday parade on June 15.
Instead her role will be taken by Lt Gen Sir James Bucknall, former Commander of the Allied …