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6 days ago
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Why Kate Middleton Suddenly Pulled Out of Royal Ascot Appearance, Leaving Prince William To Attend Alone
Kate Middleton's last-minute decision to skip Royal Ascot, leaving Prince William to fly solo at the event, might have raised some eyebrows, but it seems there's no reason to be concerned. The Princess of Wales was scheduled to attend the annual horse racing event alongside her husband on Wednesday, June 18, but the future king ended up coming alone. More from SheKnows Kate Middleton & Prince William's Relationship Is Experiencing 'Major Shifts' Behind the Scenes, Says Insider Per The New York Times, Middleton was 'disappointed' to have to skip the event but is reportedly still trying to find the 'right balance' amid her return to public engagements after completing cancer treatment last year. It has been a busy few days for the Duchess of Cambridge, who attended Trooping the Colour on June 14, alongside the rest of the British Royal Family, shortly followed by a show-stopping appearance at Garter Day on June 16. Skipping Royal Ascot will likely give the Princess a much-needed rest. Middleton was initially scheduled to be in a carriage with William for a Royal Procession alongside another carriage with King Charles III and Queen Camilla. However, the Princess of Wales ended up being seated in a carriage with his father and stepmother instead. William was later joined by his mother-in-law, Carole Middleton, in a Royal box to watch the races. This is the second day of the races and another day of glamorous Royal appearances. On June 17, the first day of Royal Ascot, William's cousin, Princess Beatrice, attended and debuted a stunning new hairstyle. This year also marks William's second year in a row attending Royal Ascot alone. Middleton spent much of 2024 out of the public eye before and after revealing her cancer diagnosis in March. The Princess completed chemotherapy in September 2024 and has been in remission since January. On June 17, sources reported that William and Middleton are navigating 'major shifts' in their approach to Royal duties. 'They are really finessing what works and what doesn't,' a friend told People. Per sources, Middleton's time out of the public eye allowed the couple 'to step back and reassess their priorities in all aspects of their lives.' So, it seems like the couple is more focused on prioritizing their family's needs and less on their glamorous public appearances! Before you go, click to see all the women Prince William dated before marrying Kate Middleton. Best of SheKnows 17 Movies & TV Shows That Educate About the History of American Slavery All of Chris Martin's Confirmed & Rumored Relationships Over the Years 13 Times Meghan Markle Reminded Us So Much of Princess Diana
Gulf Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Royal Ascot is ‘heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
Cercene and Time for Sandals brought smiles to the faces of bookmakers on the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday springing huge shocks in the two Group One races. Cercene was at 33/1 the longest price winner ever in the Coronation Stakes, she showed real grit under Gary Carroll to battle back to overcome French favourite Zarigana. For Carroll and trainer Joe Murphy, who had only had one previous runner at the meeting, it was easily their most prestigious winner and comes on arguably the biggest stage. 'This is 50 years of work, that's what it is, of love and care, and all for the owners we have, all our people, it's just a whole group of people together,' said Murphy, who has been training since 1977. 'This is heaven on Earth.' For Carroll it was his third Royal Ascot winner but first ever Group One winner anywhere and due reward for flying back after riding in Ireland on Thursday. 'Hugely good horses are very hard to come by and sometimes only one comes along in a lifetime and I guess mine has,' he said. Harry Eustace has got a real taste now for Group One races at Royal Ascot, having broken his duck on Tuesday he added a second in the Commonwealth Cup with Time for Sandals, a shock 25/1 winner. 'I don't know it has not landed yet,' said Eustace of his astonishing week. 'You have to be very careful with Ascot if you get your hopes up it can bite you back.' For his father James, who Harry took over from, it was 'magic'. 'It is so wonderful,' said Eustace senior, who also enjoyed success at Royal Ascot. 'We tried to get Harry to go to university, we succeeded initially and he went to Edinburgh. 'He had two good years and a lot of fun before he dropped out and then took off for Australia and the racing bug bit.' Fantastic days: For jockey Richard Kingscote it was a seventh Royal Ascot winner, his first Group One, and ended a losing run of 67 rides at the meeting. 'This means an awful lot,' said Kingscote. 'I have had some nice horses but this will do the world of good. 'I am delighted to ride a good winner for Harry, he is a gentleman, it is a happy yard.' The race had looked set up to end trainer Charlie Appleby's three year losing run at the meeting but once again it ended in disappointment -- hot favourite Shadow of Light never featured. Willie Mullins normally associated with the Cheltenham Festival winners enclosure had quite a day. The 68-year-old Irish training legend began the day in the Royal Procession, his wife Jackie presented a trophy, and then he welcomed home his 11th Royal Ascot winner. Ryan Moore recorded his 91st Royal Ascot winner as he guided Ethical Diamond home to an impressive victory in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, just months after he finished fourth in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. 'It is wonderful,' said Mullins. 'These are fantastic days. 'Jackie said let us just enjoy it and to have a winner well it is the cherry on top of the cake is it not?' Venetian Sun won the first the Group Three Albany Stakes ending O'Brien's hopes of a sweep of the two-year-old races this week. Trainer Karl Burke had described the week so far as 'savage' but he had a beaming smile on his face as he walked back to the winner's enclosure. 'A very special filly never had a two-year-old filly like her. She has been kicking group horses out of the way at home,' said Burke, who previously won the Albany in 2020 with Dandalla. Venetian Sun, co-owned by Tony Bloom owner of Premier League side Brighton, was a second Royal Ascot winner for jockey Clifford Lee. 'It is very hard to get a winner here, you think you come here with a real chance and find you fall short,' he said. 'Mr Burke though gives me plenty of ammunition and this one delivered.' Agence France-Presse
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Royal Ascot is 'heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
Cercene and Time for Sandals sprang huge surprises on the penultimate day of Royal Ascot (BENJAMIN CREMEL) Cercene and Time for Sandals brought smiles to the faces of bookmakers on the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday springing huge shocks in the two Group One races. Cercene was at 33/1 the longest price winner ever in the Coronation Stakes, she showed real grit under Gary Carroll to battle back to overcome French favourite Zarigana. Advertisement For Carroll and trainer Joe Murphy, who had only had one previous runner at the meeting, it was easily their most prestigious winner and comes on arguably the biggest stage. "This is 50 years of work, that's what it is, of love and care, and all for the owners we have, all our people, it's just a whole group of people together," said Murphy, who has been training since 1977. "This is heaven on Earth." For Carroll it was his third Royal Ascot winner but first ever Group One winner anywhere and due reward for flying back after riding in Ireland on Thursday. "Hugely good horses are very hard to come by and sometimes only one comes along in a lifetime and I guess mine has," he said. Advertisement Harry Eustace has got a real taste now for Group One races at Royal Ascot, having broken his duck on Tuesday he added a second in the Commonwealth Cup with Time for Sandals, a shock 25/1 winner. "I don't know it has not landed yet," said Eustace of his astonishing week. "You have to be very careful with Ascot if you get your hopes up it can bite you back." For his father James, who Harry took over from, it was "magic". "It is so wonderful," said Eustace senior, who also enjoyed success at Royal Ascot. "We tried to get Harry to go to university, we succeeded initially and he went to Edinburgh. Advertisement "He had two good years and a lot of fun before he dropped out and then took off for Australia and the racing bug bit." - 'Fantastic days' For jockey Richard Kingscote it was a seventh Royal Ascot winner, his first Group One, and ended a losing run of 67 rides at the meeting. "This means an awful lot," said Kingscote. "I have had some nice horses but this will do the world of good. "I am delighted to ride a good winner for Harry, he is a gentleman, it is a happy yard." The race had looked set up to end trainer Charlie Appleby's three year losing run at the meeting but once again it ended in disappointment -- hot favourite Shadow of Light never featured. Advertisement Willie Mullins normally associated with the Cheltenham Festival winners enclosure had quite a day. The 68-year-old Irish training legend began the day in the Royal Procession, his wife Jackie presented a trophy, and then he welcomed home his 11th Royal Ascot winner. Ryan Moore recorded his 91st Royal Ascot winner as he guided Ethical Diamond home to an impressive victory in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, just months after he finished fourth in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. "It is wonderful," said Mullins. "These are fantastic days. "Jackie said let us just enjoy it and to have a winner well it is the cherry on top of the cake is it not?" Advertisement Venetian Sun won the first the Group Three Albany Stakes ending O'Brien's hopes of a sweep of the two-year-old races this week. Trainer Karl Burke had described the week so far as "savage" but he had a beaming smile on his face as he walked back to the winner's enclosure. "A very special filly never had a two-year-old filly like her. She has been kicking group horses out of the way at home," said Burke, who previously won the Albany in 2020 with Dandalla. Venetian Sun, co-owned by Tony Bloom owner of Premier League side Brighton, was a second Royal Ascot winner for jockey Clifford Lee. Advertisement "It is very hard to get a winner here, you think you come here with a real chance and find you fall short," he said. "Mr Burke though gives me plenty of ammunition and this one delivered." pi/nr
France 24
20-06-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Royal Ascot is 'heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
Cercene was at 33/1 the longest price winner ever in the Coronation Stakes, she showed real grit under Gary Carroll to battle back to overcome French favourite Zarigana. For Carroll and trainer Joe Murphy, who had only had one previous runner at the meeting, it was easily their most prestigious winner and comes on arguably the biggest stage. "This is 50 years of work, that's what it is, of love and care, and all for the owners we have, all our people, it's just a whole group of people together," said Murphy, who has been training since 1977. "This is heaven on Earth." For Carroll it was his third Royal Ascot winner but first ever Group One winner anywhere and due reward for flying back after riding in Ireland on Thursday. "Hugely good horses are very hard to come by and sometimes only one comes along in a lifetime and I guess mine has," he said. Harry Eustace has got a real taste now for Group One races at Royal Ascot, having broken his duck on Tuesday he added a second in the Commonwealth Cup with Time for Sandals, a shock 25/1 winner. "I don't know it has not landed yet," said Eustace of his astonishing week. "You have to be very careful with Ascot if you get your hopes up it can bite you back." For his father James, who Harry took over from, it was "magic". "It is so wonderful," said Eustace senior, who also enjoyed success at Royal Ascot. "We tried to get Harry to go to university, we succeeded initially and he went to Edinburgh. "He had two good years and a lot of fun before he dropped out and then took off for Australia and the racing bug bit." - 'Fantastic days' For jockey Richard Kingscote it was a seventh Royal Ascot winner, his first Group One, and ended a losing run of 67 rides at the meeting. "This means an awful lot," said Kingscote. "I have had some nice horses but this will do the world of good. "I am delighted to ride a good winner for Harry, he is a gentleman, it is a happy yard." The race had looked set up to end trainer Charlie Appleby's three year losing run at the meeting but once again it ended in disappointment -- hot favourite Shadow of Light never featured. Willie Mullins normally associated with the Cheltenham Festival winners enclosure had quite a day. The 68-year-old Irish training legend began the day in the Royal Procession, his wife Jackie presented a trophy, and then he welcomed home his 11th Royal Ascot winner. Ryan Moore recorded his 91st Royal Ascot winner as he guided Ethical Diamond home to an impressive victory in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, just months after he finished fourth in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. "It is wonderful," said Mullins. "These are fantastic days. "Jackie said let us just enjoy it and to have a winner well it is the cherry on top of the cake is it not?" Venetian Sun won the first the Group Three Albany Stakes ending O'Brien's hopes of a sweep of the two-year-old races this week. Trainer Karl Burke had described the week so far as "savage" but he had a beaming smile on his face as he walked back to the winner's enclosure. "A very special filly never had a two-year-old filly like her. She has been kicking group horses out of the way at home," said Burke, who previously won the Albany in 2020 with Dandalla. Venetian Sun, co-owned by Tony Bloom owner of Premier League side Brighton, was a second Royal Ascot winner for jockey Clifford Lee. "It is very hard to get a winner here, you think you come here with a real chance and find you fall short," he said.
Edinburgh Live
20-06-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Reason behind Kate Middleton's last-minute pull out from Royal Ascot procession
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Royal fans were left worried this week when Princess Kate unexpectedly withdrew from the Royal Procession at Ascot on its second day. It was revealed by Buckingham Palace insiders that an administrative error was the reason for her last-minute pullout. The Duchess of Cambridge had previously shared her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, following abdominal surgery earlier that year. After a period away from the spotlight for preventative chemotherapy, Kate announced at the beginning of the year that she was in remission and focusing on her recovery. Kate has been seen at high-profile events such as Trooping the Colour and the Order of the Garter service, and there was anticipation she would join Prince William for the traditional carriage procession from Windsor Castle to the Berkshire racecourse. However, Palace sources have stated that while Kate was "disappointed" to miss Ascot, maintaining a balanced schedule is essential for her ongoing recovery. Prince William has shown a commitment to balancing his Royal duties with supporting his wife's health. During a visit to Surplus to Supper, a food redistribution charity in Surrey, last year, he assured a staff member that he would "look after" Kate, responding "I will do, I will," as he comforted Rachel Candappa with a hand on her shoulder. William, Kate, and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis retreated to Anmer Hall in Norfolk when she shared her cancer news in a heartfelt video. The family celebrated Father's Day with two snaps on social media, captioned: "Happy Father's Day, Papa (before and after! ) We love you! G, C and L" alongside a heart emoji, reports the Mirror. While Kate, now in remission, has been concentrating on her recovery, she's also been dedicated to her Early Years Initiative. The mother-of-three has delved into research aimed at enhancing the lives of infants, with The Princess's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood backing a four-month trial of an observational tool for health visitors to better detect early signs of social and emotional development in tots. At Royal Ascot's second day, William attended solo, joining King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud in the lead carriage. In his traditional morning suit, he presented jockey Billy Lee, aboard Ombudsman, with the trophy for winning the Prince of Wales's Stakes. The five-day Berkshire spectacle is set to draw around 250,000 attendees, with today's Ladies Day showcasing some flamboyant fashion statements.
