Britain’s Princess Kate, in recovery from cancer, to miss Royal Ascot race meeting
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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, has gradually been returning to her royal duties after completing a course of preventative chemotherapy in 2024.
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LONDON - Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, will not be at Royal Ascot on June 18, with a royal source citing her need for balance as she returns to public engagements after being treated for cancer
Her husband, Prince William, heir to the throne, is set to be part of the royal procession at the horseracing event in southern England later on June 18, alongside his father King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The royal source said Kate was disappointed not to be attending.
The princess has gradually been returning to her public royal role after completing a course of preventative chemotherapy in 2024 to address the presence of an unspecified form of cancer.
Royal Ascot sees top horses from around the world compete over five days in races worth up to a million pounds. REUTERS
