Kate Middleton made a poignant message to children's hospices after unexpectedly missing Royal Ascot earlier in the week.

Kate Middleton missed the Royal Ascot but spoke out in a touching statement during Children's Hospice Week about the challenges families face

The Princess of Wales has pulled out from a planned attendance at Royal Ascot. Catherine, who is making a gradual return to public life after her cancer diagnosis last year, is trying to find the right balance as she fully returns to public engagements, according to royal sources.