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King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy Royal Ascot alongside Carole Middleton

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18th June 2025
King Charles talks to Carole Middleton as they enjoy day two of Royal Ascot in warm sunshine

The mother of the Princess of Wales, Carole Middleton, was among the guests in the Royal Enclosure as Royal Ascot’s second day got under way.

Carole Middleton joined King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales to watch the racing on another sun soaked day at the Berkshire course.

Her daughter, the Princess of Wales, had had to drop out of attendance just hours earlier. Catherine was set to attend and was even mentioned in the list for the carriage procession which is released at noon every day of the meeting. However, soon afterward a revised list was shared which showed the Princess would no longer attend.

It was reported the Princess of Wales was disappointed to have to miss the event. When she returned to public life after treatment for cancer in 2024, she confirmed that she would continue to prioritise her health.

Catherine’s mum, Carole Middleton, was seen joking and chatting happily with King Charles and Queen Camilla as the afternoon unfolded.

Earlier, The King and Queen had been joined in the lead carriage by The Prince of Wales as well as Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud.

The second carriage included the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester who were with the Earl and Countess of Halifax.

Top golfer, Justin Rose, and his wife, Kate, were joined by author William Boyd and his wife, Susan, in the third carriage.

The King’s beloved cousin, Lady Sarah Chatto, was in the fourth carriage with her husband, Daniel. Authors Robert Harris and Gill Hornby completed the carriage line up on day two.

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Lydia Starbuck is Editor in Chief at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra.Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024.June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station.June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.