Kate, the Princess of Wales has been in the hearts and minds of people around the world in recent months, after she revealed she was diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy.

It’s no surprise that Kate has been out of the public eye for quite a while now. But today, she broke her silence and gave her first update on her cancer battle — and announced her first public appearance.

In a personal statement released this afternoon, Kate revealed that while she was “not out of the woods yet,” she would be making a return to public life this summer, beginning with the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Saturday.

The annual event, held in London, celebrates the official birthday of King Charles III.

“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,” Kate wrote in the statement.

“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.”

The Princess of Wales also opened up on her cancer battle for the first time, saying that while she still has ways to go and has faced challenges, she is making good progress.