Princess Kate's decision to attend Trooping the Colour shows her one greatest trait

ANALYSIS: It's rare for a member of the Royal Family to be so open and revealing about their health, and many who have gone through the gruelling treatment themselves will be able to relate to her words.

By Emily Ferguson, Royal Editor

Princess Kate

The Princess of Wales will attend Trooping the (Image: Getty)

It is welcome news that Princess Kate feels she is well enough to attend Trooping the Colour today, in her first public engagement since last Christmas.

Her searingly honest message goes into incredible detail about her ongoing cancer treatment, which she says will continue for “a few more months”.

Kate admits to feeling weak and tired, and many will be struck by just how much detail she has given about how the chemotherapy is affecting her.

It’s rare for a member of the Royal Family to be so open and revealing about their health, and many who have gone through the gruelling treatment themselves will be able to relate to her words.

It also indicates that with time, the princess will reveal more details about her cancer in due course. 

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Her decision to go into such detail shows just how much in touch with the nation she is, as she carefully gets the balance of information and privacy just right. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be all to aware of the incessant speculation and demand for information about Kate’s health.

Her brave cancer video stemmed the inital brutal wave of rumours online, but as the weeks passed the trolls slowly started to reappear. 

But the future Queen has delivered an update on her own terms and from the heart.

Her determination to attend the King’s birthday parade also highlights her unwavering commitment to her family, as she looks forward to supporting her father-in-law and husband at an important royal event. 

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