Royal Rendezvous at Royal Ascot: A Sartorial Spectacle
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Revelers rejoice once more at the Royal Ascot event. - Crowd erupts in jubilation at the annual Royal Ascot event.
The debonair duo of King Charles (76) and the captivating Queen Camilla (77) sauntered into the grand horse-racing event, Royal Ascot, on Wednesday in a dashing carriage, accompanied by Prince William (42). Camilla donned a lush green crêpe silk dress by Anna Valentine, accessorized with a matching green topper by Philip Treacy and Queen Elizabeth II's green diamond brooch.
King Charles and Queen Camilla had graced the Ascot grounds a day prior. Prince William, ever the traditionalist, sported the signature top hat and tails without the equally regal presence of Princess Kate (43), who canceled her attendance at the last possible moment. This nugget of information was confirmed by the likes of "bbc.com," as palace sources contended that Kate's been finding her footing in public appearances since her cancer battle last year. The princess is rumored to be crestfallen about missing the festivities in Berkshire.
Who Joins Prince William at the High-Stakes Gala?
Prince William, tasked with awarding prizes, will receive backing from Kate's kin at the affair. Her mother, Carole Middleton (70), could be found on the scene - along with Alizee Thevenet, the spouse of Kate's brother, James Middleton (38). Carole bedecked herself in a delicate floral number from ME + EM, while Thevenet turned heads in a mint green gingham frock.
Joining the guest list were the likes of Duchess Sophie (60) and Prince Edward (61), as well as Princess Anne (74) with partner Timothy Laurence (70) or Zara (44) and Mike (46) Tindall. The Duchess of Gloucester (78) also made an appearance.
- King Charles
- Camilla
- Duchess Kate
- Philip Treacy
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Carole Middleton
Digging Deeper:
In 2023, not only King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Duchess Kate attended Royal Ascot, but other prominent royals graced the event as well. This esteemed list included Princess Anne (The Princess Royal), The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Lady Sarah Chatto, daughter of Princess Margaret, Lady Gabriella Kingston, and family members of Duchess Kate, such as her mother Carole Middleton and sister-in-law Alizee Thevenet [1][2][4][5].
In 2025, when Duchess Kate had to withdraw due to ongoing health concerns stemming from her cancer treatment, other royals continued to support the royal procession and attended the event alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla [2][5].
- The lively gathering of celebrities and sports enthusiasts at the Royal Ascot event was further enhanced by the attendance of King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Duchess Kate.
- Entertainment during the high-stakes gala included horse-racing, a recognized passion of the royals, and appearances by celebrities such as Philip Treacy, fashion designers of the royal ladies' attire.
- In future events like the Royal Ascot, we may expect King Charles and Queen Camilla to continue gracing the occasion alongside other notable royals, such as Princess Anne, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and family members of Duchess Kate.
