Kate Middleton was notably absent from Royal Ascot on Wednesday, with a royal source indicating her need to maintain balance as she resumes public engagements after receiving cancer treatment last year. Her husband, Prince William, participated in the royal procession at the horseracing event in southern England, alongside his father King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Also in attendance on day two of Royal Ascot was Kate Middleton’s mother, Mrs. Carole Middleton, accompanied by Lucy van Straubenzee and Alizee Middleton. Pictures from the event show Catherine’s mother looking elegant in her stylish attire.
A royal source conveyed that Kate was disappointed not to be present. The Princess has been gradually easing back into her public royal duties following the completion of a course of preventative chemotherapy last year, addressing an unspecified form of cancer.
Royal Ascot is a prestigious five-day event where top horses from around the globe compete in races with prize money reaching up to a million pounds. On Tuesday, King Charles, joined by Princess Anne and other royals, led the royal procession with Queen Camilla as the five-day event commenced.
The precise reason for Kate Middleton’s decision to miss the event on Wednesday was not immediately disclosed. However, her mother’s presence at the event offered a sense of reassurance to royal fans who have been concerned about the Princess’s health.
