United Kingdom, June 18 -- Catherine, Princess of Wales pulled out of attending Royal Ascot "at the last minute" on Wednesday (18.06.25).

The 43-year-old royal was expected to join her husband, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla in the traditional carriage procession at the Berkshire racecourse.

However, she is believed to have cancelled the engagement as she tries to "find the right balance" amid her gradual return to royal duties, following her battle with cancer.

Royal correspondent Chris Ship shared to X: "Prince William will be at @Ascot today as expected but the Princess of Wales has decided, at the last minute, not to attend today. Ascot had previously named her in the second carriage.

"It's understood she's decided...