The Princess of Wales became Colonel of the Irish Guards last year and should have taken their salute at the warm-up event for Trooping the Colour. 

Instead, as she continues her cancer treatment, she sent a message ahead of their big day. 

Kate also missed the society wedding of the year as the Duke of Grosvenor married Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral last Friday. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss the big events and look ahead to the King’s summer birthday celebration. 

They also reflect on some windows into Prince William’s world and get almost as excited about sport as Mike Tindall.

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