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The Sun
18-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Kate drops out of Royal Ascot at the last minute as she ‘finds the right balance' in return to work after cancer
THE Princess of Wales has pulled out of Royal Ascot as she continues her cancer recovery. It is understood the Princess of Wales 'is disappointed' not to go but 'has to find the right balance' on returning to full time duty. Kate, 43, was listed by Royal Ascot as arriving in the carriage procession with Prince William. But minutes later the palace revealed the mother-of-three, last seen at Order of the Garter, on Monday. Prince William is still attending. It is understood Princess is disappointed not to be there at the races. But sources say she to find the right balance as she fully returns to public facing engagements. The palace insist there has always been flexibility around her engagements more than a year after her cancer announcement. She attended Trooping the Colour and Order of the Garter in recent days plus a visit to V&A East Storehouse last week.


Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Children with painted faces at event in India — and other news in pictures
Chaka Khan performs at the Rosendal garden party in Djurgarden, Stockholm IWI ONODERA/GETTY IMAGES The Patrouille de France perform a flyover at the opening of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. It runs until June 22 CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON/EPA The King and Queen arrive at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the Order of the Garter service. Established nearly 700 years ago by Edward III, the order is the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain, honouring those who have served the nation or the sovereign with distinction TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER RICHARD POHLE The sun sets behind Salgo Castle, viewed from Salgotarjan in northern Hungary PETER KOMKA/EPA Side Glance is offered a treat before the Goffs London sale at Kensington Palace Gardens, a boutique thoroughbred auction held on the eve of Royal Ascot LUCY YOUNG FOR THE TIMES LUCY YOUNG FOR THE TIMES Minor Chief Steven Crowchild of the Tsuut'ina nation awaits the arrival of President Macron at Calgary airport in Canada before the G7 summit in Kananaskis TERESA SUAREZ/POOL/EPA MATTHEW SHERMAN US servicemen compete in a fitness challenge during the army's 250th birthday festival in Washington ZUMAPRESS/MEGA Miguel Sanchez-Merenciano, a dog trainer, is towed to shore by rescue dogs Brown, a three-year-old labrador, and Nilo, a two-year-old standard poodle, during summer training at Las Lindes beach in Torrox, southern Spain JON NAZCA/REUTERS Palestine Action activists set off flares after scaling the roof of Permoid Industries in Co Durham, during a protest over the firm's alleged links to the Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems MILO CHANDLER/ALAMY Jarang, a young orangutan at Blackpool Zoo, appears to copy a visitor cleaning the viewing glass by using his bedding to wipe the window Monica Bellucci at the Taormina film festival in Sicily IPA/SPLASHNEWS A design takes shape on day two of the Pasadena chalk art festival in California, where artists transformed the pavement into a public gallery BRIAN CAHN/ZUMA PRESS/SHUTTERSTOCK Team Spain performs during the acrobatic routine at the artistic swimming world cup super final in Xian, China.

Vogue
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Kate Middleton Rewears One of Her Favorite Dresses for the Order of the Garter
It's been a busy week for Kate Middleton. Over the weekend, the Princess of Wales joined the rest of the British royals for the Trooping the Colour, where she wore a jubilant aquamarine Catherine Walker coatdress (and coordinated with her daughter, Princess Charlotte). Today, Middleton was out and about once again for the Order of the Garter service at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. To celebrate Britain's oldest order, the Princess opted for a white dress that she wore last month. Kate Middleton with Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh at the 2025 Order of the Garter service. Pool/Getty Images Middleton turned to a Self-Portrait dress comprised of a white boucle top that resembles a blazer—complete with a belted waist and pocket flaps—over a pleated midi skirt with a white lace trim. The Princess gave the look a royal touch with a five-strand pearl necklace from Susan Kaplan, chunky earrings, nude pumps, and a crisp white hatinator that matched her dress.


BBC News
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Kate makes Order of the Garter service return in Windsor
The Princess of Wales was seen smiling and joking with other royals during the Order of the Garter service a year after missing the event while receiving cancer treatment. Catherine appeared to be in good spirits as the sun shone and she watched the procession of Ladies and Knights of the Garter through the grounds of Windsor Castle to St George's princess was joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence at the chapel's Galilee porch, a traditional vantage point to see the King and Queen followed convention and were at the back of the procession dressed in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes, as were the other members of the order. The Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, Duke of Edinburgh and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were also in attendance at what is considered one of the highlights of the royal calendar. The route was lined by troopers on foot from the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals. They wore plumed helmets and carried of spectators lined the procession route, with many bringing hampers and camping the service King Charles hosted a lunch for the order. The Duke of York was among the guests, though he did not join the others for the prime minister Sir Tony Blair and Lord Lloyd-Webber are also Garter knights and were part of the Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior orders of chivalry in Britain, with knights chosen in recognition of their public ceremony is part of a busy period for the royals. The King and Queen are expected at Royal Ascot in the coming days. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.


Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
We've found Kate Middleton's go-to Self Portrait dress on the high street - and it's still in stock
The Princess of Wales once again showcased her fondness for Self-Portrait, donning a stunning blazer dress at the annual Order of the Garter service in Windsor. Eagle-eyed fans may have recognised the elegant ivory ensemble debuted by Kate in 2021 and recently worn to the VE Day concert. In keeping with Self-Portrait's signature aesthetic, the dress featured a tailored boucle blazer paired with a flowing pleated chiffon skirt, delicately finished with a lace trim. Kate completed the look with a vintage five-strand pearl necklace and matching earrings by Susan Caplan, along with a Sean Barrett saucer hat and her trusty Gianvito Rossi court shoes. While the original dress is no longer available, we've curated a selection of high street alternatives that offer the same refined aesthetic - plus, a round-up of accessories to help you recreate the entire look. Dresses Mint Velvet Boucle Sheer Hem Maxi Dress £199 Shop Karen Millen Petite Pleated Button Detailed Midi Dress £137.40 Shop Coast Wrap Waist Blazer and Organza Skirt £188.25 Shop Dorothee Schumacher Emotional Essence Off-Shoulder Midi Dress £560 Shop Rebecca Vallance Bridal Mirabella Tulle and Crêpe Dress £483 Shop Karen Millen Asymmetric Pleated Skirt Blazer Midaxi Dress £108 Shop PrettyLittleThing Lace Sheer Skirt Panel Bandeau Midaxi Dress £60 Shop £295 Shop Earrings Necklaces Hobbs Lalena Necklace £45 Shop Lovisa Mixed Pearl Necklace £15.50 Shop Vivienne Westwood Graziella Embellished Necklace £430 Shop Claire's Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace £14 Shop Shoes