Princess Katherine's parents, Carol and Michael Middleton, made their first public appearance since their daughter's cancer diagnosis.
The smiling and elegantly dressed couple were photographed arriving for the second day of the Royal Ascot Horse Racing meeting. Carol looked stunning in a floral light blue organza dress by self-portrait, complemented by a color-matching fascinator. Katherine's mother kept her hair down and beamed at photographers during the famous Berkshire event.
Although the Princess of Wales wasn't present at the annual gathering, which is popular with senior members of the royal family, due to ongoing cancer treatment, her parents represented the family with grace.
Katherine has been notably absent for most of the year following her cancer diagnosis, but she made a triumphant return last weekend at Trooping the Color in London. While her attendance shouldn't be interpreted as a full return to public duties, royal fans were overjoyed to see her for the first time in six months.
Currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy, Katherine recently shared that her treatment will continue for the next few months. Throughout this challenging time, her mother has been a steadfast source of support, rallying around the family and aiding Katherine in her treatment journey.
The Middleton couple's last public appearance was in December when they attended the annual Carol service with Katherine at Westminster Abbey. Just three months later, Katherine shocked the world by announcing her cancer diagnosis via video. In her latest update, published last Friday, the future Queen revealed that she experiences both good and bad days while undergoing preventative chemotherapy. She described feeling weak and tired during the latter, but when she's well enough, she finds solace in her family and work, focusing on the things that bring her joy.
