She continues to balance her health with duties

Kate Middleton has pulled out of appearing at Royal Ascot today amid claims the Princess of Wales feels “disappointed”.

It’s believed the Princess of Wales, 43, was due to attend the horse racing event on Wednesday (June 18) alongside other members of the royal family, including her husband Prince William.

However, Kate will no longer attend as she continues her cancer recovery.

Since announcing she was in remission with her cancer in January 2025, the Princess of Wales has returned to duties at her own pace.
Princess Kate won’t join Prince William at Royal Ascot today (Credit: Cover Images)

Princess Kate Middleton pulls out of Royal Ascot today

According to reports, the Princess of Wales is “disappointed” not to go. However, it’s believed she has to find the right balance as she fully returns to public duties.

Kate had initially been listed by Royal Ascot as arriving in the carriage procession with husband Prince William.

However, it was later confirmed Kate wouldn’t be attending and a revised carriage list was published by Ascot.

It’s expected that the Prince of Wales will still attend alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Royal Insider has contacted reps for Kensington Palace for comment.

Kate attended Trooping the Colour and Order of the Garter before Ascot

Kate was last seen on Monday (June 16) when she attended the Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Last weekend, she also attended Trooping the Colour – the king’s official birthday parade – with other members of the monarchy.

In January, Kate announced she was in remission with her cancer. However, she said she would slowly return to royal duties at her own pace.

She’s since been priortising her health and keeping a balance between that and her work.
Last weekend, Kate was at Trooping the Colour with Prince William and their three children (Credit: Cover Images)

Princess of Wales’ cancer battle

In March 2024, the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis with the world. It came at a time of immense speculation about her whereabouts as she hadn’t been seen since Christmas Day 2023.

She then stepped back from duties to undergo treatment.

In January, she said of being in remission: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal.

I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead.

“I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.”

In September last year, Kate announced she had completed her treatment. She admitted: “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.”