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Carole and Michael Middleton have surprised with their appearance at Ascot
Today was the second day of the races
Carole Middleton has dressed in a light blue dress
If last Saturday the Princess of Wales, Kate Middletonsurprised with his appearance in the Trooping the Colour, This Wednesday it was his parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, who have done the same at Ascot, one of the most prominent and longest-standing annual events in the British social calendar. The marriage has reappeared for the first time since her daughter’s cancer diagnosis was announced, with gestures of complicity and a most reassuring attitude.
Carole and Michael Middleton are not usual at this type of event, so their presence today at the racecourse has been understood by many as a gesture of support for Prince William’s wife and her gradual return to public life. Well, when Kate Middleton announced that she suffers from cancer, her parents decided to close ranks and move away from the media spotlight in favor of the princess and her speedy recovery. In fact, neither of the two parents has come forward to address the information that has been published in recent months about Kate’s health and progress.
For the occasion, Carole Middleton has dressed in a light blue dress with a flower print, whose design stands out for its bow at the neck, pleated at the front and tight at the waist. It is a garment of Self-Portrait, valued at nearly 450 euros, which the mother-in-law of the Prince of Wales has combined with a headband with flowers that inevitably reminded us of the headdress that Kate Middleton chose to attend the same event several years ago. Specifically, in 2019. For his part, Kate Middleton’s father has chosen, following the dress code of the Royal Ascot races, a suit that includes a black or gray morning coat, matching trousers, a waistcoat, a white collared shirt and tie.
At the event, Kate Middleton’s parents also met Mike Tindall and Zara Phllips, who were seen during the first day of Ascot with the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and great-granddaughter of King George V of the Kingdom. Kingdom and Mary of Teck, Lady Gabriella. The London native attended the event in a horse-drawn carriage with Princess Anne and her first-born, Peter Phillips, and the royal racing director, John Warren. The two women starred in an emotional moment, uniting in a heartfelt hug as soon as they saw each other.
Carole and Michael Middleton’s last public appearance was in December of last year, during the annual Royal Carols: Christmas Together event hosted by Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, London.
Kate Middleton’s presence at Ascot
So far, there is no information about Kate Middleton’s possible attendance at the Ascot races. Although last Saturday she was present at the Trooping the Colorin the statement issued the day before Kate mentioned that her public appearances will gradually increase. Prince William’s wife is still undergoing cancer treatment, which forces him to resume his schedule progressively and not all at once.
“I’m making a lot of progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to letting your body rest. But on good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling good,” were the words with which Kate Middleton spoke about her state of health.
