Kate Middleton latest news: Why the Princess of Wales has pulled out of her Royal Ascot appearance

The Princess of Wales has pulled out of a planned appearance at Royal Ascot, last minute.

Kate has been making a gradual return to public duties following her battle with cancer last year.

It has been said that the Princess of Wales is still trying to find the right balance between recuperation and royal duties following her treatment.

Kate is said to be disappointed at not attending the famous social and sporting occasion in Berkshire with her husband, Prince William, as well as King Charles and Queen Camilla.

She was due to attend the high-profile event today, where she would have appeared in the carriage procession.

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 races.

She did not attend Ascot last year as it was during her cancer treatment, but was at the Trooping of the Colour this month, so fans expected her to attend Royal Ascot.

She also attended the Order of the Garter service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, west of London, earlier this week.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, previously said that she is allergic to horses, which is why she never played polo. However, it was also reported that she had undergone immunotherapy to ease her allergy.

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