Prince William Spends Time with Kate Middleton's Parents, Source Explains Her Absence From Royal Ascot

There are very few people who can claim to have enjoyed a deeply close bond with Queen Elizabeth II - but her niece, Lady Sarah Chatto, tops the list. As Princess Margaret's daughter, Lady Sarah was "adored" by her aunt and spent countless hours at Buckingham Palace during her childhood. She also holds the unique distinction of being the only Royal invited to join the Queen at her preferred Scottish hideaway, Craigowan Lodge.

When it comes to jet-setting royals, there are some fascinating and strict rules in place to ensure the safety of the King and his family during their overseas travels. From carrying their own booze to avoid poisoning, to always having a mourning outfit ready for sudden bereavements, each protocol is steeped in royal reasoning. But one particularly intriguing rule is designed to safeguard the monarchy's lineage by limiting which family members can share a flight.

Prince William has reportedly put an "absolute ban" on Prince Harry being welcomed back into the royal family four years after the younger brother stepped back from royal duties and moved to California. The Prince of Wales, 42, is said to have ruled out a thawing of relations, and has recently taken on the role of disciplinarian - a role previously adopted by his late grandad Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

There are reports of tensions rising once again between Prince Andrew and King Charles over the Duke of York's deteriorating residence, Royal Lodge. King Charles is said to be pressuring his younger brother to vacate his 30-room Windsor mansion in favour of the more modest Frogmore Cottage, previously the UK home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Duke of York, 64, is believed to have a lengthy lease on the Royal Lodge.

Travis Kelce has described Princess Charlotte and Prince George as "an absolute delight", after meeting the young royals at his girlfriend Taylor Swift's London concerts.Travis talked to the Prince of Wales, Prince William and his children, at the first of three Eras Tour performances at Wembley Stadium on Friday, 21 June. A picture of him, Taylor, Charlotte, George and Prince William, on his 42nd birthday, was posted to her Instagram page, before the US singer, 34, went on to perform two more concerts on Saturday and Sunday.

revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world in March, the Sussexes have reportedly been itching to get in touch.“Meghan’s desperate to come across as the bigger person and end this feud between them — appearing like some sort of royal savior could only do her image good,” a source told OK! Magazine.“When Kate gets back into action, their hope is that it might take some of the heat off them and possibly trigger a truce with her and William, and with the King, too.”While the father of two, 39, has been on home soil twice this year, he has not met up with his estranged brother Prince William and his wife.Instead, Harry only saw his estranged father, King Charles, in February.

Just one year ago, Prince William took a huge leap forward in shining a spotlight on the homelessness problem that plagues the UK with the launch of Homewards.The project, which took two years to put together, is a five-year locally led programme which aims to demonstrate that together it is possible to end homelessness: making it 'rare, brief, and unrepeated'. As well as using his platform to bring attention to the environment and mental health causes, the Prince of Wales' support for homelessness charities was sparked early on when Diana, Princess of Wales would take her young sons with her to visit those being helped by charities such as Centrepoint.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' love story famously began on the cobble-stoned streets of St Andrews University, and, if the last six months have proved anything, it is that theirs is a love for the ages and can withstand any challenges. "Happy birthday Papa, we all love you so much!" a message from Kate declared alongside a photograph of Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis jumping off a sand dune to mark William's 42nd birthday on Friday.This picture told us a great deal, according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' love story famously began at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.The couple met during their first year when they were both living at St Salvator's Halls of Residence and would later go on to live with one another. While the pair have now been married for 13 years and share three children, it seems they may have crossed paths many years earlier, according to a royal expert. Vanity Fair’s Royal Correspondent and best-selling author Katie Nicholl, claims Prince William may have first caught Kate's eye when their schools' hockey teams played each other.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, and quite rightly so. Sophie Rhys-Jones and Prince Edward initially crossed paths at a charity function at the Queen's Tennis Club in London back in 1993, and by January 6, 1999, they were announcing their engagement to the world.

is battling cancer, and the conversation was decoded by a lip reader.They told the Daily Mail that Tindall said to her cousin, “Hi, lovely to see you, are you ok?”The future king allegedly responded, “Yes, of course I am. It’s wonderful.”William, Zara, and their cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice were also at Royal Ascot.Tindall is the only daughter of Princess Anne, who is King Charles III’s sister, and Mark Phillips.She’s always been close with William, as they are born just 13 months apart.

The parents of the Princess of Wales, Carole and Michael Middleton, made their first public appearance at Royal Ascot since their daughter's cancer diagnosis.The couple arrived for the second day of the race meeting, where Prince William is also in attendance, along with other members of the Royal Family. Kate's mum Carole looked elegant in a light blue floral dress from Self Portrait, while dad Michael donned the traditional top hat and tails.The Middletons have been supporting their eldest daughter Kate since her major abdominal surgery earlier this year and throughout her cancer treatment.

defiant return to the spotlight at Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony has taken a toll on her health, according to a royal expert.The Princess of Wales, 42, looked radiant as she joined the royal family for King Charles’ birthday celebrations on the Buckingham Palace balcony.But according to royal expert Katie Nicholl, the physical toll of the event impacted the royal’s health.“The princess has this sort of swanlike quality about her — she’s sort of gliding on the surface — but beneath the water, I think often she’s paddling quite frantically,” Nicholl told “Entertainment Tonight.” “I can only imagine that a huge amount of preparation and time and effort and energy will have gone into Saturday’s appearance.”“She was on her feet for a long period of time,” she continued. “There was a moment where she was watching the parade .

Meghan Markle is said to be 'eager to resolve the feud' with Kate Middleton and has reportedly reached out to her. Kate made an appearance at Trooping the Colour – the King's official birthday celebration – months after revealing she would be stepping back from public duties due to her cancer diagnosis.

the Prince of Wales, 41, wrote on Instagram, signing the message with a “W.”Notably, the image did not include his estranged brother Prince Harry, who opted to remain silent on Father’s Day.In contrast to his family, the Duke of Sussex, 39, who was reportedly not invited to attend Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony, kept a low profile during Sunday’s festivities.There was no public acknowledgment of Father’s Day from him nor his wife, Meghan Markle, who is famously feuding with her own dad, Thomas Markle.What’s more, the Sussexes did not share an image of Harry with the pair’s two children — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — on the special day.Over in the UK, the royals made sure to acknowledge the senior members of the family in separate posts.Kensington Royal shared a heartwarming image of William with his and Kate Middleton’s three children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, in honor of Father’s Day.“We love you, Papa,” they captioned the sweet pic, which showed them looking out at the coast of Norfolk, England last month.The royal family’s official social media pages also posted footage of Charles and his late father, Prince Philip.“Wishing all Dads, and those who may be missing their parents today, a relaxing Father’s Day,” they captured the throwback pics, which showed the father-son duo over the years.While Harry’s deafening silence on Father’s Day was noticeable, it is unclear if he had privately reached out to his estranged father to mark the holiday.The Post has reached out to reps for the Sussexes for comment.

her defiant return to the spotlight for the Trooping the Colour ceremony.The Princess of Wales, 42, looked stunning as she joined the royal family for the King’s birthday celebrations on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the royal flypast on Saturday.After her appearance at the annual event, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a series of snaps from the ceremony on Instagram, thanking fans for “making it a day to remember.”The sweet post, which featured an image of Princess Catherine with her family on the balcony, received a sweet note of support from the Goop founder.“So happy to see you looking so happy and well❤️,” Paltrow wrote in the comments section.While the pair aren’t known to share a friendship, Paltrow is notably close pals with Meghan Markle.In May last year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly enjoyed a Michelin-star meal with Paltrow and her TV producer husband Brad Fulchuk.The A-listers were joined by Cameron Diaz and her husband Benji Madden.On Saturday, the Princess of Wales delighted fans by appearing alongside her husband, Prince William, and King Charles, to watch the traditional military flypast with her three children.After the Red Arrows shot past the palace, spraying the colors of the Union Jack flag behind them, Middleton and her family waved to the crowd below.Middleton appeared at the splashy military ceremony in honor of King Charles’ birthday after announcing Friday that she was currently well enough to attend.In an emotional letter, the mom of three admitted she has “good days and bad days” and is “not out of the woods” with the illness.“On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting,” she wrote.

The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show on June 13, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said that Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, moved so fast in their romance unlike William, 41, and Kate Middleton.“Kate was given ten years to peer into the goldfish bowl of royal life,” said Bond. “I think it was brilliant she saw all the restrictions and glare of publicity it brings.

made her first public appearance since her shock cancer diagnosis in March — arrived at Buckingham Palace in a horse-drawn carriage with her three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6. Kate sat next to her youngest son who was seen speaking with his mom while sporting an animated expression on her face.

Kate Middleton made an emotional return to Royal duties today to celebrate Trooping the Colour, a tradition that has been carried out annually for over 260 years to celebrate the British monarch's birthday. As the Princess of Wales emerged on the balcony with the royal family, the 42 year old looked glowing in a monochrome outfit and marked her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis.

Kate Middleton was seen giving her children a telling-off while they were waving to crowds of royal fans during the Trooping the Colour parade.The children of the Prince and Princess of Wales captured the attention of royal supporters as they rode to Buckingham Palace at last year's event, which celebrates the King's birthday. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were seen waving and smiling to the crowds, even making "cheeky" comments and faces along the way.