Just months after she returned to her royal duties following her cancer diagnosis , Kate Middleton is back to taking a break from her public engagements as well-wishers worry about her health. William & Kate Already 'Preparing' George, Charlotte & Louis For 'Future Roles' Amid Charles 'Incurable' Cancer Kate was scheduled to attend the second day of the Royal Ascot, an annual horse-racing event, with her husband, Prince William , on June 18, 2025. However, news broke at the last minute that she would no longer be attending. As for why, People reported that Kate—who recently attended the 2025 Trooping the Colour celebration with William and their three kids: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis —is still struggling to balance her return to work while recovering from her cancer treatment. Related: See photos of Kate Middleton when she was young to now Kate —who People reported was disappointed to have to pull out of the Royal Ascot at the last minute—was initially listed on the carriage list of the event and set to join William in the second carriage. William will now be seated with his father, King Charles, and Queen Camilla after Kate’s cancellation. Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton,