Smiling Michael and Carole Middleton, who have spent months at the Princess of Wales’ side, make first public appearance since Kate’s cancer diagnosis at Ascot alongside other royals [Video]

06:54 EDT 19 Jun 2024, updated 11:11 EDT 19 Jun 2024

The Princess of Wales‘ mother and father – Carole and Michael Middleton – have attended the second day of Royal Ascot, in their first public appearance since their daughter’s cancer diagnosis.

Dressed in all their finery, the beaming couple looked in good spirits as they arrived side-by-side for the prestigious event at the Berkshire racecourse – alongside royals such as Zara and Mike Tindall.

The Middletons’ outing comes after their daughter Kate, 42, who has been receiving chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer since February, made a spectacular return to public life during Trooping the Colour on Saturday.

Prince William, who led the royal carriage procession along side Queen Camilla in the absence of his father on day two of the society event, spent time chatting to his mother and father-in-law and cousin Zara Tindall.

In spite of the absence of the King and Princess …