This year’s event kicked off on June 17, bringing all the usual fanfare: horse racing, fancy hats and deep royal roots dating back centuries. It’s one of the crown jewels of the British summer social season.
Kensington Palace hasn’t commented on the reason why Catherine missed the event, but outlets including The Times and Vanity Fair confirmed the Princess of Wales’s absence was a late decision. In all likelihood, her cancelation has to do with not overexerting herself in light of her health issues (and the current heat wave in Britain).
I’m just glad to see her mom was still able to make it out!
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