Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales, was expected to attend the Royal Ascot event today alongside Prince William. However, it’s now been confirmed that she won’t be going. She is still taking things slowly and carefully as she recovers from her recent cancer treatment and adjusts to being back in the public eye.
Kate had been looking forward to joining her husband and the King and Queen at the famous horse racing event in Berkshire. Her name had even been listed in the official carriage schedule, leading many fans and racegoers to believe they would see her there. But Kensington Palace later confirmed that she would not be attending after all. Sources say she feels disappointed to miss the occasion, which is both a major social gathering and a tradition within the royal family.
Prince William will still attend and is scheduled to help present awards at the event. Many people had hoped to see Kate by his side, but her absence is understood and supported given her recent health struggles.
Kate was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and began preventative chemotherapy, which kept her away from public events for months. In January, she shared the hopeful news that her cancer is now in remission. Since then, she has been focusing on healing and returning to her royal duties step by step. Meanwhile, King Charles is still undergoing regular treatment for his own cancer diagnosis.
Although Kate’s return to public life has begun, today’s decision shows that she’s still being cautious and prioritizing her health and recovery.
