Kate Middleton Absent from Ascot Races: Last-Minute Decision Not to Join Prince William

The Princess of Wales withdrew at the last minute from today’s appearance at one of the UK’s biggest social and sporting events, Ascot Races, as she continues to find the right balance in her daily life following her battle with cancer. According to reports by Dailymail, Kate Middleton is disappointed that she couldn’t attend the prestigious event in Berkshire, where she would have been accompanied by her husband, Prince William, King Charles, and Camilla. Racegoers were looking forward to seeing her, especially since Prince William was announced as one of the officials who would present awards on the second day of the races. Initially, organizers of the Royal Ascot 2025 confirmed at noon that Kate would be in the second carriage of the royal procession alongside William, according to the official program. However, Kensington Palace later confirmed that Kate would not attend after all.