Kate Middleton suddenly pulls out of Royal Ascot without explanation
By Nika Shakhnazarova
Kate Middleton has pulled out of attending Royal Ascot at the eleventh hour — raising fresh concerns about the princess’s health as she continues to recover from cancer.
The Princess of Wales, 43, was due to attend Wednesday’s prestigious race day alongside Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla.
However, Kensington Palace had published a revised attendance list shortly after noon that did not include the princess. No reason was given.
Catherine Princess of Wales
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Kate Middleton has pulled out of attending Royal Ascot at the eleventh hour.
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Fellow attendees had been hoping to catch a glimpse of the beloved royal after she had been named as one of the royals who would be presenting race prizes.
She was slated to ride in the second Royal Procession carriage with her husband, the future king.
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Given her sudden absence, the Prince of Wales, 42, will now join the monarch, 76, and his wife in the first carriage, with Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud joining them.
The Post understands the Princess of Wales is disappointed to have to skip the event.
Princess Catherine at the annual Order of the Garter Service.
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The Princess of Wales, 43, was due to attend Wednesday’s prestigious race day alongside Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla react as they attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
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As the princess remains out of the public eye, her mother, Carole Middleton, attended the glitzy race event with her daughter-in-law, Alizee Thevenet.
Thevenet — who has been married to Princess Catherine’s brother, James Middleton, since 2021 — was pictured smiling with her mother-in-law as they watched all the sporting action.
The princess’ last-minute withdrawal from the event suggests she is carefully managing her public appearances after announcing that her cancer was in remission in January.
Carole Middleton attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2025.
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Princess Catherine’s mother, Carole Middleton, attended the glitzy race event Wednesday.
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Carole Middleton and Alizee Thevenet attend day two of Royal Ascot 2025 at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2025.
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Carole attended the glitzy race event with her daughter-in-law, Alizee Thevenet.
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The mom of three has been making a gradual return to public-facing duties in recent months — and doing so with grace and poise.
In the past week alone, Middleton had attended three high-profile royal events.
She was seen in a striking turquoise ensemble at Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony, during which she appeared on the balcony with her husband and their three children.
On Monday, she attended the annual Order of the Garter service, followed by a visit to a V&A East Storehouse, a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Prince William The Prince Of Wales With Prince Louis, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Catherine Princess of Wales
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The princess attended Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony alongside her husband and their three children.
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The king and queen, for their part, attended race day at the Royal Ascot on Tuesday where they rubbed elbows with Princess Anne’s son’s new flame.
Charles and Camilla, 77, hosted a handful of guests in their royal box on the first day of the races, which included Peter Phillips and his new partner, Harriet Sperling.
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