Though there’s plenty of question marks regarding Kate Middleton at the moment, not least what caused the “abdominal procedure” that will see her out of action until after Easter, there’s been an update sure to be of interest to all those out there who think of themselves as royal fans.

According to reports, the Princess of Wales’ first official engagement since her surgery has been announced, and is due to take place on June 8.

Hello! say that on that date Kate will review Trooping the Colour, one week before the main event takes place.

A statement on the official Household Division website reads: “Trooping the Colour reviewed by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales is identical to Trooping the Colour reviewed by His Majesty The King, with the exception that some additional mounted officers ride when His Majesty The King is present.

“Taking part will be over 1400 soldiers of the Household Division and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands, all of whom will parade on Horse Guards for the second of two formal Reviews.”

Having a fixed date upon which Kate is scheduled to return to royal action could go some way to allaying the concerns of those who have taken the general lack of information offered since the future Queen’s surgery for a bad omen.

Speculation has been rife in recent weeks as to the possibility that Kate’s condition is in fact worse than the Palace have let on. The Palace themselves were forced to issue a statement doubling down on previous claims that all is as it should be regarding Kate’s recovery, reassuring folk that she was “doing well”.

Even so, the general lack of information available to the public has created a vacuum in which so often conjecture can spread like wildfire.

Hardly helping matters is the fact that the Princess of Wales had not been seen in person or in photo since Christmas. That was until yesterday, when a snap of Kate was taken as she sat in a car with her mother, Carol Middleton, outside of Windsor Castle.

The image marked the first time Kate had been seen in public in 70 days. Cue a fresh frenzy of speculation, in spite of the fact that the Royal Family have tried to reassure royal fans over the past week that the Princess is simply recovering on her own terms, away from the flashing of cameras.

Join us in wishing Kate Middleton well in her recovery. We think it’s great news that she’s on the mend and has a date set for her return to royal duties.

Though there are still plenty of question marks surrounding Kate Middleton’s recent absence, particularly regarding the “abdominal procedure” that will keep her out of action until after Easter, there has finally been an official update sure to pique the interest of royal fans.

According to reports, the Princess of Wales’ first official engagement since her surgery has been announced and is set to take place on June 8. Kate will review Trooping the Colour, one week before the main event.

A statement on the official Household Division website reads: “Trooping the Colour reviewed by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales is identical to Trooping the Colour reviewed by His Majesty The King, with the exception that some additional mounted officers ride when His Majesty The King is present. Taking part will be over 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands, all of whom will parade on Horse Guards for the second of two formal Reviews.”

This update may come as a relief to those concerned about Kate’s health and absence, especially given the lack of detailed information since her surgery. Speculation has been rife, with some wondering if her condition was worse than initially reported. The Palace, however, has maintained that Kate is “doing well” and reassured the public that her recovery is going as expected.

Even so, the lack of frequent updates has left room for rumors to circulate. The Princess of Wales had not been seen in public since Christmas, until a recent photo of her was taken in a car with her mother, Carole Middleton, outside Windsor Castle. This marked her first public appearance in 70 days, further stirring speculation despite assurances from the Royal Family that she is simply recovering in private.

With a fixed date for her return to royal duties, fans can now look forward to seeing Kate back in action. The Trooping the Colour event will undoubtedly be a significant moment for the Princess, as she resumes her royal responsibilities.

Join us in wishing Kate Middleton well in her continued recovery. It’s heartening to know she’s on the mend and preparing for her return to public life.