LONDON — Kate Middleton has stepped out for her first public appearance this year at Trooping the Colour.

The Princess of Wales wore a white Jenny Packham dress to the annual event that takes place on Horse Guards Parade near the City of Westminster.

The dress features a black and white bow that matched her wide white brim hat by Philip Treacy and white pearl earrings from Cassandra Goad that the princess has previously worn to Prince Louis’ christening in 2019 and to the Wimbledon 2023 women’s singles final ceremony.

Middleton wore a pair of white Jimmy Choo shoes and carried a Mulberry clutch.

Kate Middleton wearing a white Jenny Packham dress with a Philip Treacy hat, Jimmy Choo shoes and carrying a Mulberry clutch.

Her last public appearance as a member of the British royal family was on Christmas Day last year.

On Friday, the princess took to social media to share the announcement of her slow return to the public eye. In a statement, she expressed her gratitude for the support she’s received and offered an update on her health.

Catherine, Princess of Wales with Prince William, Prince of Wales their children on their way to Buckingham Palace before Trooping the Colour parade.

“I have been blown

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