The Princess of Wales has pulled out of attending Royal Ascot as she continues to find the right balance following her battle with cancer.
Kate is said to be disappointed at not attending the famous social and sporting occasion in Berkshire with her husband and the King and Queen.
Racegoers had been hoping to see Kate as William was named as one of the figures awarding race prizes during the second day of the meet.
Ascot officials had originally announced at 12pm that the princess would join William in the second carriage of the royal procession in a published carriage list. Less than half an hour later, Kensington Palace confirmed just before 12.30pm that Kate would not be attending and a revised list was issued.
News of the princess’s absence comes as the King and Queen enjoyed a day at the races on Tuesday.
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