HER smile yesterday lifted the nation’s spirits.
It was heartwarming to see Princess Kate looking radiant at Trooping the Colour, her first official appearance since her cancer diagnosis.
Her immaculate return to the public stage, watched by millions around the world, was a hugely encouraging sign.
Celebrating the official birthday of her father-in-law King Charles, who has been undergoing his own gruelling cancer treatment, it was very much a family occasion.
Movingly, the pair stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the Buckingham Palace balcony in a show of the most human unity.
With George, Charlotte and a mischievous Louis alongside her, Kate was a proud mother, wife and princess.
Her appearance for the parade was motivated by what she and William believed was best for their children.
The embodiment of the modern monarchy, Kate has been refreshingly candid about her condition. This has given comfort to millions of others battling the same disease.
And it has underlined the truth that just because you are a princess, life isn’t always a fairytale.
Kate has said that she has taken much pleasure from everyday activities such as the school run.
And her wave from the balcony acknowledged her gratitude for all the love and support from the public.
Her presence yesterday was a ray of sunshine amid the summer downpours.
Although it does not mark a full return to public duties, it is hoped she will attend other high-profile events this summer.
Welcome back, Kate. We missed you.
THE planned five-day strike by junior doctors just a week before the General Election is a disgrace.
Their politically motivated series of walkouts, driven by a ludicrous 35 per cent pay claim, has added to the suffering of patients whose treatment has been delayed.
Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak has been pummelled by voters for failing to meet his pledge to bring down alarmingly high waiting lists.
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting today rightly tells the doctors that they must “do the right thing” and call off their selfish action.
But why has he only issued such a robust appeal now?
Could it be he realises that, if Labour win power in a few weeks’ time, the damaging standoff will be at the top of his in-tray?
