LONDON (AP) – The British government appears to have made an embarrassing mistake Tuesday after Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, advertised: princess of walesI will attend. color troop formation Apparently this was done before consulting palace officials.
The announcement on the UK Ministry of Defence's website attracted attention as Kate, 42,'s appearance in June will be her first confirmed major official engagement since taking office. underwent abdominal surgery.
However, military officials appear to have given up on the idea, as Prince William and Duchess Kate's office, Kensington Palace, has not confirmed the Duchess's plans for any public events. It is the responsibility of palace authorities, not government departments, to announce and confirm attendance at royal events.
The announcement caused confusion as media attention focused on Duchess Kate's health. The royal family has been away from public life since January, when palace officials announced that she had been admitted to a private hospital in London for an unscheduled surgery. She did not provide further details, but said she would not return to official duties until after Easter.
British media reports say the military did not seek approval from Kensington Palace before releasing details about Kate's appearance in June, and that she will be touring this year's army in her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards. The event was announced based on expectations. Annual military ceremony.
An annual highlight of the British royal calendar, the ceremonial event is a birthday parade honoring the reigning monarch, usually drawing large crowds along London's Horseguards and The Mall, a promenade outside Buckingham Palace. .
This year, the Irish Guards will be flying out in their 'colours' – the regimental flag – for the ceremony, so Kate was supposed to lead the inspection as a figurative unit commander.
Palace officials may not confirm the royal family's attendance until closer to the time.
The royal family has been under more scrutiny than usual in recent weeks. king charles iii Unable to perform normal official duties due to health problems.
Prince Charles is being treated for an unspecified type of cancer that was discovered during treatment for an enlarged prostate, royal officials said. The monarch has canceled all his official duties while undergoing treatment.
Kate was discharged from hospital on January 29 after two weeks due to undisclosed symptoms. Palace officials said they wanted her personal medical information to be kept private.
Speculation about Prince William's health has increased after he skipped a memorial service for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece, last week for what authorities called a “personal matter.” Ta.
Palace officials declined to provide further details, but reiterated that Kate continues to make a good recovery.
