What time is Trooping the Colour? When is the flypast? Is it on television? Will the Princess of Wales be there?

The Princess has been undergoing chemotherapy for an undisclosed type of cancer, which was discovered during “planned” abdominal surgery in January. Since then she has not been seen in public.

Yesterday she released a new picture and a statement which said she was “not out of the woods yet” but was looking forward to appearing at Trooping the Colour, which marks the King’s official birthday.

What time does Trooping the Colour start?

The ceremony begins at 10am and finishes at about 12.25pm. The King travels from Buckingham Palace down The Mall, escorted by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, arriving at Horse Guards Parade by 11am to take the Royal Salute. The flypast is at 1pm.

Is Trooping the Colour on television?

Yes, the ceremony will be broadcast on BBC1 from 10.30am today, and runs until 1.10pm

What will the Princess of Wales do at Trooping the Colour?

She said yesterday that she would make her first public appearance this year with her family at Trooping the Colour.

Kate is due to will ride in a carriage alongside her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, for the traditional procession on Saturday. Later, she is expected to gather with the King, the Prince of Wales and other royals on Buckingham Palace’s balcony for the fly-past.

What did the Princess say about Trooping the Colour?

The princess, 42, said in a statement: “I’m looking forward to attending the King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet. I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty.

“Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.”

What did Buckingham Palace say about Trooping the Colour?

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “His Majesty is delighted that the princess is able to attend tomorrow’s events, and is much looking forward to all elements of the day.”

What happens next?

A time frame has not been set for Kate’s return to a full schedule of public engagements as she is being given time to convalesce and recover before full-time work.

Trooping will be a special event for the princess as Number 9 Company, Irish Guards, a regiment she represents as Colonel, will be Trooping their King’s Colour on Saturday, but Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall will take the salute on her behalf.

The King, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, will not ride during the ceremony but will inspect the troops formed up in Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall from a carriage.