Kate Middleton: Kensington Palace 'not consulted' about Princess of Wales's attendance to Trooping the Colour

Kensington Palace has yet to confirm the Princess of Wales's attendance at an event by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The Telegraph reported that the palace was 'not consulted' ahead of the announcement, prompting confusion about her involvement.

According to an online ticket booking site for Trooping the Colour, the Army said Kate Middleton, who underwent abdominal surgery in January, will review soldiers on parade. The Princess, as Colonel of the Irish Guards, will carry out the inspection during the event. However, the palace said this has not yet confirmed.

While plans are in place for the Princess to attend, sources told The Telegraph that the palace would make the official announcement and when a final decision is made.

MoD's announcement comes a day after she was allegedly spotted in a car with her mum near Windsor Castle - the first public appearance since December - potentially putting an end to wild internet rumours circulating for the past few weeks regarding her location and health.

It was previously reported that the Princess of Wales is continuing her recovery at home in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor after undergoing the surgery at The London Clinic.

Kensington Palace has also reassured the public that Kate was making progress in her recovery. A spokesperson for the Princess of Wales told Town & Country: "Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the Princess' recovery and we'd only be providing significant updates. That guidance stands."

The Army’s website, which is selling tickets for the event for £15, said the Trooping the Colour attended by Kate will be the same as the parade traditionally inspected by the monarch, which this year will take place the following weekend on June 15.

The site said: “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.

“Trooping the Colour reviewed by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales also includes 250 soldiers from the Foot Guards who will line the processional route along The Mall. The soldiers will be inspected by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, Colonel Irish Guards.”