Royal fans are reeling after noticing a shocking new detail in a photo of Catherine, the Princess of Wales and Prince George at Trooping the Colour.
It’s the mother-of-three’s first public appearance since it was revealed that she had been undergoing treatment after an unspecified form of cancer was found during major abdominal surgery in January.
But while fans have been left overjoyed to see a “beaming” Kate and her children arrive at the annual parade, it’s a snap of the mum with her eldest son that has attracted attention.
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Many are stunned to see just how much 10-year-old George has grown, commenting that he’s nearly the same height as Kate
“Oh my … how tall is George? He’s above Catherine’s shoulder,” said one X user.
Added another Facebook user: “Wow, when did George shoot up?”
One more added: “George looking just like his father. And so tall. Can’t believe it.”
In a statement on Friday, Kate said she was “looking forward” to attending the parade with family, and hoped to join further public engagements over the summer but knows she is “not out of the woods yet”.
Her appearance is a significant milestone but does not mark her return to full-time public duties.
The 42-year-old said her treatment was “ongoing” and is expected to continue “for a few more months”.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” she said.
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