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Edinburgh Live
10 hours ago
- 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.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince William's urgent promise to Kate before she pulled out of Ascot
The Princess of Wales is balancing her recovery from cancer with attending public engagements - and the heir to the throne is right by her side every step of the way Princess Kate left royal watchers concerned this week when she withdrew from the Royal Procession on the second day of Ascot. The princess seemed to pull out of the event at the eleventh hour but Buckingham Palace sources were quick to reveal this was due to an administrative error. The Duchess of Cambridge announced her cancer diagnosis back in March 2024 following abdominal surgery that January. Kate then took time out of the public eye as she underwent preventative chemotherapy and at the start of the year, announced she was in remission from cancer and focussing on her recovery. The royal recently made public appearances at Trooping the Colour and the Order of the Garter service and there was expectation she would accompany Prince William to the Berkshire racecourse in the traditional carriage procession from Windsor Castle this week. But Palace sources went onto say that while Kate was "disappointed" not to attend, finding the right equilibrium in her schedule was crucial for her recovery. Prince William has also been keen to find the right balance between carrying out public engagements and supporting his wife. When he visited Surplus to Supper, a surplus food redistribution charity in Surrey, last year he promised a member of staff he would "look after" Kate as she urged him to "take care" of her. "I will do, I will," William said repeatedly, during the discussion with Rachel Candappa, which saw him place his hand on her shoulder. William, Kate and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis had previously retreated to the family home Anmer Hall in Norfolk when she shared her cancer news in an emotional video. Last weekend, the family of five marked Father's Day with two photos shared on the couple's social media account, with the accompanying caption reading: "Happy Father's Day, Papa (before and after!) We love you! G, C & L" along with a heart emoji. And while Kate, who is now in remission, has been focussing on her recovery, she has been working on passion projects including her Early Years Initiative. The mother-of-three spent time studying research on improving the lives of babies, with The Princess's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood funding a four-month long trial of a baby observation tool which could be used by health visitors to improve how they spot signs of social and emotional development in young children. Back to Royal Ascot's second day and in his wife's absence, William travelled in the first royal carriage alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud. Donning a traditional morning suit, he awarded Billy Lee, rider of Ombudsman, the winner of the Prince of Wales's Stakes, with a trophy. The five-day event in Berkshire is expected to attract a total of 250,000 spectators with extravagant fashion on display at today's Ladies Day.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton Shared Adorable Family Portraits Drawn by Her Children
Kate Middleton has shared a series of portraits hand-drawn by her children as part of a campaign for the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. In a post on their official Instagram, Prince William and Middleton shared portraits of various members of the family drawn by their children—and one drawn by her. Prince Louis, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 9, drew brightly colored portraits that appeared to depict their mother, while Prince George, 11, drew simple black-and-white sketch of his mother sitting in an armchair. Middleton also contributed a portrait—her pencil sketch appeared to show Louis with his eyes shut. The four portraits were drawn as part of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood's ongoing "Shaping Us" Framework, which aims to spread awareness about how young childrens' brains develop. "The @earlychildhood Shaping Us Framework describes the social and emotional skills which start to develop in early childhood. These skills are key throughout our lives, shaping who we are, how we manage our thoughts and emotions, how we communicate with and relate to others, and how we explore the world around us," read the caption on William and Middleton's post. "Drawing portraits with children can provide a moment of connection as you spend time looking at and focusing on one another, as well as being creative and—most importantly—having lots of fun together!" Middleton's last appearance was also connected to the campaign. On February 4, the Princess of Wales rode a bus with school children to London's National Portrait Gallery, where they experienced the gallery's Bobeam Tree Trail, "an interactive journey through the gallery's portraits designed to foster social and emotional learning," as People reported. The experience is part of the "Shaping Us" campaign. Middleton has been involved in the "Shaping Us" Framework since its inception in 2023—at the time, she launched the initiative at a London reception. "The campaign is fundamentally about shining a spotlight on the critical importance of early childhood and how it shapes the adults we become," Kate said in a speech at the time. "This is why it is essential, to not only understand the unique importance of our earliest years, but to know what we can all do to help raise future generations of happy, healthy adults." Middleton's recent work with "Shaping Us" comes alongside a slowly increasing number of royal appearances. Since announcing the end of her chemotherapy treatment, Middleton has begun taking on a few more royal responsibilities. Throughout the year, she expected to continue making more appearances, albeit on a reduced schedule. Read the original article on InStyle
CNN
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Catherine, Princess of Wales and children share hand-drawn family portraits
Kensington Palace shared four portraits drawn by Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her three children – George, Charlotte and Louis – in a social media post on Monday. The drawings were posted to X with the caption, 'Drawing portraits with children can provide a moment of connection as you spend time looking at and focusing on one another, as well as being creative and – most importantly – having lots of fun together!' A social media post accompanying the portraits listed the creators of the artwork as 'Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and The Princess of Wales.' Kensington Palace released the pictures after Princess Catherine inaugurated a new exhibit at London's National Portrait Gallery earlier this month. The exhibit, dubbed the 'Bobeam Tree Trail,' encourages children to draw self-portraits while visiting the museum. 'When children engage in enjoyable activities with friends, family, and other caring adults, it not only allows them to have fun in the moment but can also help them to develop their social and emotional skills for the future,' the Palace's statement said. The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood said that visiting kids can enjoy the exhibit while 'listening to audio recordings, using props, exploring facial expressions and finally, by thinking about their own lives, feelings and thoughts while creating a self-portrait.'
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Catherine, Princess of Wales and children share hand-drawn family portraits
Kensington Palace shared four portraits drawn by Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her three children – George, Charlotte and Louis – in a social media post on Monday. The drawings were posted to X with the caption, 'Drawing portraits with children can provide a moment of connection as you spend time looking at and focusing on one another, as well as being creative and – most importantly – having lots of fun together!' A social media post accompanying the portraits listed the creators of the artwork as 'Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and The Princess of Wales.' Kensington Palace released the pictures after Princess Catherine inaugurated a new exhibit at London's National Portrait Gallery earlier this month. The exhibit, dubbed the 'Bobeam Tree Trail,' encourages children to draw self-portraits while visiting the museum. 'When children engage in enjoyable activities with friends, family, and other caring adults, it not only allows them to have fun in the moment but can also help them to develop their social and emotional skills for the future,' the Palace's statement said. The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood said that visiting kids can enjoy the exhibit while 'listening to audio recordings, using props, exploring facial expressions and finally, by thinking about their own lives, feelings and thoughts while creating a self-portrait.'
