The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, returns to Royal Ascot for the first time since her cancer diagnosis, making her first appearance at the Berkshire race meeting since early 2024. Multiple outlets report that she attends alongside Prince William at the event. Coverage says the couple takes part in the traditional carriage procession, joined by other senior royals in the procession line-up, including the King and Queen.
Several reports contrast this return with recent Royal Ascot attendance: one outlet notes that Kate had been a guest in the royal box last year but did not attend, reportedly pulling out at the last minute, with William attending on his own. Another outlet says she makes her first appearance at Royal Ascot since 2023.
Sky News and other outlets describe the return as a significant step in her gradual return to public duties after treatment, with additional reporting indicating she has discussed her recovery and the challenges of resuming engagements. The reports present the appearance as the first since treatment rather than as a wider announcement of further appearances.
