Kate Middleton greeted onlookers ahead of her official arrival at Royal Ascot on June 17, marking her first appearance at the prestigious horse-racing event in three years. The Princess of Wales was accompanied by her husband, Prince William, as the couple stepped into their horse-drawn carriage for the event's daily procession.

A Warm Greeting From the Crowd

In an Instagram video posted by King's Guard Tours, Kate waved hello to a small crowd of fans who had gathered nearby ahead of the royal procession. "You look lovely," one fan said, while another called her "gorgeous."

The princess responded warmly to the compliments before she and William continued on their way. "Thank you," Kate said. "I'm hoping the sun stays out." She and William bid farewell to the group as their carriage pulled away, continuing into the event's traditional opening procession.

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A Significant Return to the Races

Kate's appearance at Royal Ascot marked her first time at the races in three years, making the outing a notable milestone in her recent return to a more active schedule of public royal engagements.

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