Princess of Wales pulls out of Royal Ascot
Jun 19, 2025
London [UK], June 19: The Princess of Wales has pulled out of attending Royal Ascot, a five-day series of horse races in England, as she continues to find the right balance following her treatment for cancer.
Kate is said to be disappointed not to join her husband, Prince William, and the British king and queen at the famous sporting and social occasion in Berkshire.
The princess has been making a gradual return to public duties since it was announced in January she was in remission from cancer. Her public appearances have increased in recent weeks and she has attended three high-profile events including Trooping the Colour, the annual Order of the Garter service and a visit to a V&A storage facility in London.
But it is understood Kate is trying to find the right balance as she fully returns to public-facing engagements that have featured an element of flexibility since her cancer diagnosis.
Kate's mother Carole Middleton was at Royal Ascot despite her daughter missing the event and was photographed making her way through the racegoers with her daughter-in-law Alizee Thevenet around the time it was announced the princess would not be attending. Racegoers had been hoping to see Kate as William was named as one of the figures awarding race prizes. (PA Media/dpa)
Source: Qatar Tribune
