Princess Kate braves wind at three royal events, secures bright hat

Princess Kate attended three major royal engagements in a single week: Trooping the Colour, Garter Day and the Royal Ascot on 17 June 2026. During the Ascot she performed a flawless court bow to King Charles III while keeping her oversized yellow hat, designed by Jane Taylor, from being blown away. She wore a matching bright‑yellow A‑line dress by Roksanda, the same outfit she wore at Wimbledon in 2022.

The princess’s appearance marked her return to full public duties after a cancer diagnosis and subsequent remission. Royal commentator Russell Myers said her presence “has been greatly missed” and adds that she is a “central force for the monarchy’s popularity.” Prince William presented the Prince of Wales’s Stakes winner, and other guests included Kate’s mother Carole Middleton and sister‑in‑law Alizée Thevenet.

The incident was widely shared on social media, drawing global fan admiration for her poise despite the windy conditions.