Princess she was surrounded by her three children to whom she gave very sweet caresses and glances. Unlike last year, this time Catherine, after the carriage procession to the Horse Guards Parade, joined the other members of the royal family watching the spectacle from the Duke of Wellington’s former office with her children competing to sit on his lap.
Several times, the cameras framed the princess who, before the start of the show, caressed Princess Charlotte’s hair with a look that communicated profound tenderness. As many commentators have also observed, the princess gave everyone a masterly lesson in royalty, reflecting courage, a strength and determination that, in past years, we had only admired in Queen Elizabeth II.
The way the princess appeared before the public was a perfect mix of grace and confidence. It must not have been easy for her to face the gaze of the world, when her body gives out, and wear her most beautiful smile, showing herself to everyone. But the effect given by her presence, as always, was absolutely perfect and very spontaneous, so much so that some body language experts told the Daily Mail: “In case there was any doubt, this appearance proved that she is the rightful heir to the title of queen.”
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Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesClose to King Charles on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
Also the princess’s appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace next to King Charles it was another demonstration of the weight and value that this woman assumed for the monarchy. The sight of Catherine near the king clearly speaks of the sovereign’s pride in her beloved daughter-in-law. The two royals today are closer than ever because they share the same terrible disease and the same fears for the future. The monarch, more than anyone else, knows what Catherine is going through and knows from direct experience the emotional storm that is passing inside the princess’s soul, divided between the illness and the duty linked to the role. The sovereign recognizes and celebrates, as he has openly said several times, the courage of his daughter-in-law, who, in these difficult times for the royal family, yesterday gave the monarchy an enormous push forward with her presence. People today desperately need positive news, stability, given the uncertainty that permeates our world. And the task of the royal family is also to give some light to people’s dark and gloomy days, exactly what happened in this Trooping The Colour.
Queen Elizabeth greatly appreciated the Princess of Wales
The late Queen Elizabeth, on the other hand, had not made a mistake in her judgment on the princess, given that she had a deep respect and trust for what she considered in all respects a granddaughter. In the documentary Kate & The Queen: A Special RelationshipRichard Kay del Daily Mail explained how that special bond was born and developed between them. «The Queen has learned to trust Kate. The bond between them immediately became deep and there was the same affection that exists between grandmother and granddaughter”. Ingrid Seward, royal expert and editor of Majesty Magazine, added: “I think the Queen immediately saw Catherine’s strength and noted that she is a caring person with an incredible sense of duty. I think the Princess really appreciated the kindness and attention the Queen gave her, knowing better than anyone, how busy the Queen was. But Her Majesty still found the time to make Kate feel appreciated.” The Princess of Wales is said to have cemented her bond with the late monarch after the birth of the three little princes, trying to involve the Queen as much as possible in the lives of her children. In fact, Kate had repeatedly told how Elizabeth II was enthusiastic about the birth of a little girl, Charlotte, and how Prince George called the queen “gan-gan”. “The queen always leaves a small gift or something in their room when we stay with them, and this shows her love for her family,” she revealed.
The symbolic photo that announced his return
The strength and desire for rebirth of the Princess of Wales were already clearly present in the photo released by the Palace, the day before Trooping The Colour. An image so intense that it almost seems like a painting, in which Kate is photographed immersed in the most luxuriant and verdant nature, leaning against a weeping willow, in a scenario where you can see a stream and climbing ivy (symbol of eternity). Looking at that shot it seems that Kate never left, despite the five long months of her absence.
