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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
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Iris Goldsztajn

Prince William and Carole Middleton Share Emotional Hug After Kate Pulls Out of Ascot Appearance

Carole Middleton holds hands with Prince William, Prince of Wales as they attend day two of Royal Ascot 2024 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2024 in Ascot, England.

Prince William and his mother-in-law Carole Middleton shared the sweetest interaction at Royal Ascot on Wednesday after Princess Kate unfortunately had to pull out of the event at the last minute. Kensington Palace confirmed on the day that the Princess of Wales would be skipping the races, which she had previously been scheduled to attend.

According to unnamed royal sources, Kate pulled out of the event as she continues to find "the right balance" for her working and personal life following her cancer diagnosis and treatment last year, as reported by BBC News. Meanwhile, the Princess was apparently "disappointed" to miss the royal calendar staple.

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