Overview

• Kensington Palace informed Royal Ascot organizers before the official program was released that the Princess of Wales would not join the June 18 carriage procession due to ongoing health precautions.
• An initial carriage list mistakenly included Middleton’s name, prompting organizers to issue an updated roster once the palace’s withdrawal was confirmed.
• King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Prince William rode in the leading carriage on Wednesday in Kate’s absence.
• Carole Middleton attended the event and was seen exchanging warm greetings and a cheek kiss with King Charles during the procession.
• Since announcing remission last September, the princess has been carefully calibrating public engagements to balance her recovery with royal responsibilities.