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Photo highlights from the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Here's all the information you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2025.

Outlandish hats were the order of the day but one racegoer was carrying a novel handbag - in the shape of a watering can

Kate Middleton withdrew from attending Royal Ascot, one of the largest events in the British social calendar, with palace officials saying she was attempting to find the "right balance" as she recovers from cancer.

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales canceled plans to attend Royal Ascot on Wednesday as she continues to balance the demands of her public duties against the realities of her recovery from cancer.

Catherine, Princess of Wales dropped out of a planned engagement at Royal Ascot at short notice on Wednesday. Kate, 43, had been expected to join her husband Prince William as well as King Charles and Queen Camilla at the horse racing event. Racegoers were hoping to see the popular royal during the traditional carriage procession at the racecourse.