A Royal Step Back: Kate's Health Takes Priority Over Ascot

The Princess of Wales, Kate, chose to skip the Royal Ascot horse race this week. She is still recovering from cancer and needs to take things slow. This is not the first time she has had to adjust her public schedule. Last fall, she finished chemotherapy and started returning to her royal duties. But she made it clear that her recovery would not be quick. She said she would take things "one day at a time. " Royal Ascot is a big deal in Britain. It's a five-day event full of horse racing and glamour. Many royals attend, and people were hoping to see Kate there. But Prince William went alone. He was there to give out prizes, but his wife was not by his side. Kate is 42 years old. She announced her cancer diagnosis in September. This was six months after she first revealed she had the disease. The news came just weeks after King Charles III also announced he was being treated for cancer. This put a lot of pressure on the royal family. They had to balance their public duties with health issues. Just last weekend, all the senior royals, including Kate and the king, were at the Trooping the Color parade. This is a big event to celebrate the monarch's birthday. On Monday, Kate was at Windsor Castle for the Order of the Garter service. She missed this event last year because of her treatment. Reports say she was smiling and joking with other royals. This shows she is doing better, but she still needs to rest. The royal family has not said what type of cancer Kate or the king had. This makes it hard to know how serious their conditions were. But it's clear that health comes first. Even for royals, recovery is a priority.