According to my records, the Princess of Wales has not attended Royal Ascot since 2023. She did not attend in 2024 due to her health problems, and pulled out of Ascot at the last minute in 2025 for reasons that are still unknown. We heard at the time that it was anything from “she’s just a little tired” to “she still has very serious health issues” and I still don’t know what it was all about.
Overall it can be said that today was Kate’s big Ascot comeback and she wanted to stand out. Like a banana in a sea of half-baked crackers. I really remember this Roksanda dress – she’s worn it many times, including in Australia more than a decade ago. He also wore it during the infamous 2022 Caribbean Flop Tour. It’s not a cursed dress or anything. I’m sure the hat is new, and I’m really impressed with how spare it is. Kate is wearing big and bold hats this year for a reason. #trendspotting
Coincidentally, Prince William and Kate had to attend this year, because they made such a big deal about “banning” Princess Eugenie and Beatrice from Ascot. This was a threat – if B&E were not banned and thrown out of Ascot, Will and Kate would leave Ascot. Beatrice and Eugenie were nowhere to be found, so Kate and William had to get out of bed before noon today.
PS…I’m surprised William wore a coordinating yellow boutonniere. He hates doing things like this.
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The royals attend the second day of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse Featuring: William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales Where: Ascot, United Kingdom When: 17 June 2026 Credit: Cover Images
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The royals attend the second day of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales Where: Ascot, United Kingdom When: 17 June 2026 Credit: Cover Images
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The royals attend the second day of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse Featuring: William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales Where: Ascot, United Kingdom When: 17 June 2026 Credit: Cover Images
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