The Royal Ascot is officially underway. While the annual event is traditionally attended by many members of the royal family, this year’s festivities notably saw the absence of Princess Kate. Despite being expected to attend,

The chaotic nature’ of Kate’s decision to skip the annual horse-racing event reportedly left people ‘bewildered and worried’.

Princess Kate did not attend Royal Ascot with her husband, despite originally being listed in the carriage procession, but confusion has deepened after the attendance of several of her close pals