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Kate Middleton had a sweet response after fans called her “lovely” and “gorgeous” at Royal Ascot.
She attended the horse-racing event for the first time in three years on June 17.
Middleton was accompanied by her husband, Prince William.
Kate Middleton greeted onlookers ahead of her official arrival at Royal Ascot. On June 17, the Princess of Wales was captured on camera as she and her husband, Prince William, stepped into their horse-drawn carriage for the event’s daily procession.
In an Instagram video posted by King’s Guard Tours, Kate waved hello to a small crowd of fans who’d gathered nearby. “You look lovely,” one fan said, while another called her “gorgeous.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton at Royal Ascot on June 17, 2026.
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“Thank you,” Kate responded. “I’m hoping the sun stays out.”
She and William bid farewell to the group as their carriage pulled away. Kate’s appearance at Royal Ascot marked her first time at the races in three years.
Kate Middleton at Royal Ascot on June 17, 2026.
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For her triumphant return, the princess rewore a bright yellow Roksanda mididress. Featuring a high neckline, short sleeves, and a cinched waist, the asymmetrical design comes with a bow detail at one shoulder. Kate paired it with a matching veiled hat from Jane Taylor London, an ivory Anya Hindmarch clutch and her trusty beige suede pumps from Gianvito Rossi.
Her hair was swept back in an elegant low updo, showing off a pair of diamond earrings that previously belonged to Queen Elizabeth II. Coordinating with the clasp on her bag, Kate completed her look with a three-strand pearl bracelet from Princess Diana’s collection.
Kate Middleton and Alizée Thevenet at Royal Ascot on June 17, 2026.
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Kate Middleton, Carole Middleton, and Alizée Thevenet at Royal Ascot on June 17, 2026.
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At the event, Kate was photographed as she greeted her mom, Carole, along with her sister-in-law, Alizée Thevenet. The princess kissed her brother James’s wife, who wore a floral sundress with eyelet trim, on the cheek. Thevenet added a straw boater hat, a chunky gold bangle, and a tiny leather tote.
Carole, for her part, selected a blush button-front mididress complete with a sharp collar and quarter-length sleeves. Matching slingbacks and a top-handle purse, as well as a sculptural hat with a built-in veil, topped off her ensemble.
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