The Princess of Wales was originally listed as taking part in Wednesday's traditional procession at the racing festival, which takes place just a few miles from Windsor, but the list was changed at the last minute.

Kate, Princess of Wales has pulled out of attending day two of Royal Ascot, just hours before she was due to join her father-in-law King Charles for the carriage procession

There's panic and chaos at the palace due to Kate Middleton inexplicably skipping the Royal Ascot and leaving staff bewildered and worried.