Kate Middleton Cops Out of Royal Ascot: Here's the Lowdown
Royal Cancellation at Ascot: Princess Kate Skips Horse Race Event - Royal attendance at the Ascot race is no more, due to Kate, the Princess's decision to withdraw.
Princess Kate, aka the Princess of Wales, leaves horse-racing fanatics in a tizzy after canceling her appearance at the Royal Ascot event. Hitched to Prince William, the heir apparent, Kate has had to bow out due to post-treatment recovery, according to British news agency PA.
Kate went public with her cancer diagnosis over a year ago, followed by abdominal surgery, and subsequent chemotherapy. Palace officials have kept mum on the specifics of her diagnosis.
Witnessing Kate's disappointment, visitors to the racing event, including fellow royal family members, were expecting to cheer her on. However, her withdrawal from the event was unavoidable.
The weekend prior, Kate was spotted with her brood – Prince George (11), Princess Charlotte (10), and Prince Louis (7), at the Trooping the Colour parade and the Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle.
In case you missed it, Kate's father-in-law, King Charles III, also waved the health flag earlier this year, having battled an undisclosed type of cancer. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, had already put in an appearance at the Ascot races this season.
As for Kate's mother, Carole Middleton, and sister-in-law, Alizée Thévenet, they stepped in on the big day, socializing with members of the royal family. Kate, on the other hand, focuses on her recovery, prioritizing her health as she gradually resumes her royal duties.
Recently, Kate released a statement in support of Children's Hospice Week, affirming her dedication to her patronages despite her selective schedule.
Stay tuned for Kate's upcoming appearances as she continues to balance her royal obligations with her health needs, amidst eager anticipation from the public eye.
Duchess Kate's absence from the horse-racing event at Ascot, traditionally attended by the nobility and people of Great Britain, leaves a gap in the monarchy's presence, as she recovers from her health treatment following her cancer diagnosis. The absence of sports enthusiast Kate Middleton, the wife of Prince William, significantly impacts the racing scene in London, like it did when King Charles III, too, had to prioritize his health over his obligations, stepping away from the horse-racing arena earlier this year.
