Several experts on the British Royal Family have revealed unexpected information related to Kate Middleton's latest public appearances. As they point out, Prince William's wife no longer wants to attend certain events due to the "exhaustion" it causes her as a result of her illness.
Recently, Meghan Markle took part in two important official events: Trooping the Colour on June 14 and Garter Day on the 16th of the same month. That's why many expected to see the Princess of Wales at Ascot, but that didn't happen.
Everything indicated that Kate Middleton would attend this famous horse breeding ground. The monarch would do so alongside Prince William and other members of the British royal family. However, this desired appearance never took place.
In fact, the event's official account itself had announced that the future queen consort was going to attend with her husband. It was even detailed that both would share a carriage during the parade. Shortly after, the message was deleted and her absence was suddenly confirmed.
To the surprise of many, Kensington Palace did not issue any official statement to explain this last-minute cancellation. Nevertheless, several British journalists specializing in the royal family, such as Chris Ship, have reported on the matter.
The reason why Kate Middleton didn't accompany Prince William at Ascot comes to light
According to the information Ship has accessed, Kate Middleton's decision was not due to a worsening of her health. On the contrary, her absence would have been a personal decision.
"It's understood that[the princess]has decided to find the right balance as she returns to her public commitments," said the royal correspondent for ITV News. Other authoritative voices in the British press have added to this initial information in recent days. Rebecca English, a journalist for the Daily Mail, has stated that this year and a half has helped Kate Middleton gain "mental clarity."
Moreover, according to a source very close to the princess, recovering from an illness like cancer doesn't end when treatment finishes. "Anyone who's gone through an experience like this will tell you that you can feel unwell for a long time after it's over. It can take years to recover."
Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, expressed a similar view. In statements to Hello!, she highlighted that Kate Middleton has learned a valuable life lesson after this long process. "Her priorities have changed and now she listens to her body, instead of trying to please others," she said.
This approach explains why Kate Middleton decided not to attend the famous Ascot horse races. An event that, although it seems light, requires a great deal of both physical and mental effort.
"Ascot is more exhausting than it seems: you have to start early and there's a long process of hairdressing, makeup, and choosing the right outfit." Preparations that, although they may seem trivial, can be exhausting. Even more so if she's still dealing with the aftereffects of cancer treatment.
For now, there's no official date for Kate Middleton's next public appearance. However, Rebecca English points out that "it's very likely" the princess will reappear at the Wimbledon Championships, which will be next June 30.
In addition, she's expected to take part on July 8 in the meeting with President Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to the United Kingdom. What's still not confirmed is whether she'll also attend the gala dinner at Windsor Castle.