Welcome return

Royal fans were thrilled to see Kate, elegant as ever, back in the spotlight alongside her family

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There can have been no more welcome sight for royal fans this year than that of the Princess of Wales taking her place on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour in June.

Elegant in white and smiling in delight, Kate looked as thrilled to be back as we were to see her.

After six months away from the spotlight as she underwent treatment for cancer, she stood alongside her beloved family as she made her formal return to public life.

And although she had explained that she was facing "good days and bad days", it was clear that things had taken a turn for the better.