Kate Middleton withdrew from Royal Ascot at the last minute – so why did she miss her day on the races with Prince William?

The Princess of Wales led to concern when she withdrew from visiting Royal Ascot Yesterday, apparently at the last minute.

But royal sources insisted that there was nothing to worry about and that it was just a case of crossed threads.

Aides also emphasized that Catherine continued to follow her return to public life and followed her cancer Diagnosis last year, after which she made it clear that she would resume her duties with a slow and measured approach.

The mini drama came as her husband, Prince WilliamDealed the prize for the Prince of Wales Stakes on the Renbaan in Berkshire.

Executives at Ascot had expected the princess to join him and traveled down in the Koetstoet of Windsor Castle of King Charles And Queen Camilla.

At noon they gave the processional list for the day out, with the prince and princess of Wales in the second carriage after the king and the queen.

But 22 minutes later, guidance was issued that said Catherine would not be present. It is understood that an ‘incorrect version’ of the list ‘was published in error’.

An updated list was distributed and Lord Soames – a good friend of the king – lost his chair to make way for William in the first carriage with Charles and Camilla.

The princess of Wales aroused concern when she withdrew from attending Royal Ascot yesterday, apparently at the last minute. Displayed with Prince William in 2023

The Prince of Wales was still present and joined King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud in the first carriage

They were also accompanied by Saudi’s Prince Saud bin Khalid al-Saud.

Sources emphasized that there was ‘no reason for the alarm’ and Catherine followed Assistants Assistants Guidance: that she would ‘bring her return to public tasks’, after performances at the troops of the color on Saturday and Monday’s Order of the Garter Service.

They added that she was ‘disappointed’ not to be present, but ‘must find the right balance’.

Catherine, 43, was undergoing abdominal surgery last January, after which she was told that cancer was present, so she had to undergo preventive chemotherapy.

At the beginning of this year she revealed that she was in remission and would start a slow and measured return to royal life.

While Catherine was not present at Ascot, Charles and Camilla were there for the second day and they are planning to attend all week.

Her Majesty wore an emerald -lang crepe silk dress from Anna Valentine, with a matching hat from Philip Treace and an emerald and diamond drop brooch that belonged to Queen Elizabeth.

The mother of the princess of Wales Carole Middleton also lived, in addition to her daughter -in -law Alizee Thevenet, the wife of Kate’s brother James Middleton.

The mother of the princess of Wales Carole Middleton was also present, in addition to her daughter -in -law Alizee Thevenet

Looking relaxed and in his element, Prince William, 42, was depicted of what a PIMM seemed to be after setting up an animated display while watching the races

Beautiful in green! Camilla (depicted next to Charles) effortlessly looked elegant in a lively dress and matching hat

The Princess of Wales attends the Order of the Garter Service in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 16, 2025

The king organized Lady Sarah Chatto, the daughter of his deceased Aunt Princess Margaret and a favorite of the deceased queen.

She was accompanied on the fourth carriage by her artist husband Daniel Chatto. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, who were in the second carriage, were also in the procession.

The Royal Procession celebrates its 200 -year anniversary, a tradition that was started in 1825 when George IV was accompanied by the Duke of Wellington.

The king and his wife continued the narrow association of Queen Elizabeth with the Berkshire Race, but they were not lucky when their horse reached that high, was beaten in the Ascot Stakes.

The deceased queen was a passionate owner of Thoroughbreds and had more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign.