Carole Middleton and King Charles share sweet moment as fans spot same thing

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Royal Ascot has seen the turnout of the Royal family and their confidantes at the premiere Berkshire racing event, reveling in both the equestrian events and this pinnacle occasion on the social calendar.
Despite key figures consistently partaking in Ascot's pomp since its commencement earlier in the week, Carole Middleton – mum to Princess Kate – was spotted indulging in the excitement on Wednesday. This came as a pleasant surprise especially after her daughter, Kate, decided against attending at the eleventh hour.
While Kate's absence was noted, her mother, Carole, lost no time in enjoying the company of the royals, sharing laughs with King Charles and embracing her son-in-law, Prince William.
It's not unusual for Carole and the extended Middleton family to be seen at significant Royal functions – think King Charles' coronation in 2023 – however, their presence in relaxed settings, visibly having a good time, is somewhat of a novelty.
The jovial interaction between Charles and Carole caught the attention of Royal enthusiasts, particularly within the Royal suite where their camaraderie was unmistakable, sparking an array of heartwarming comments regarding their evident close-knit rapport, reports the Mirror.
A fan expressed delight on X stating: "It's lovely to see them together," while another remarked fondly: "Love that they have a lovely warm relationship."
A different Royal spectator chimed in with: "So nice to see. Good that they all get along so well."
Another individual commented: "I love that when they're together, they're just in-laws. He's the King, but he's also her daughter's father-in-law and they share grandkids."
Throughout the day, Prince William was also observed embracing his mother-in-law, suggesting a strong kinship between them, with William having become as integral to the Middleton family as Kate has to the Royal Family.
Even though her daughter Kate dropped out of Royal Ascot, Carole Middleton still attended the event on its second day without her presence announced less than two hours before she was expected to join Prince William in the Royal procession.
Given that Kate's name was already included in the programme for day two and had been circulated by Royal Ascot's social media channels, her sudden withdrawal raised eyebrows among the public. The Palace, nevertheless, promptly addressed the confusion about Kate's absence, stating it was down to a "miscommunication".
A representative from Kensington Palace explained: "We notified Ascot that Her Royal Highness would not be attending. Unfortunately an inaccurate version of the carriage list was issued in error after that notification. The correct list was then circulated."
It seems that the Prince and Princess of Wales have no plans to make further appearances during the festival.
It is believed that Kate's absence is due to her striving to strike the right balance as she gradually resumes public-facing engagements, just months after announcing her cancer was in remission.

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