The Prince of Wales was supported by his in-laws and some of his closest friends at Royal Ascot after his wife, the Princess of Wales, had to pull out of attending.
For a second year in a row, Kate missed the annual racing meet in Berkshire, as she continues to find the right balance following her treatment for cancer.
HELLO! understands Kate was disappointed to not be at the racecourse with her husband and the King and Queen on Wednesday.
Prince William rode in the carriage procession with Charles and Camilla, and Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were seated in the second carriage, while the King's cousin, Lady Sarah Chatto, and her husband, Daniel, appeared in the fourth.
See the best photos of the royals from day two of Royal Ascot…
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© WireImageSolo William
The Prince of Wales looked smart in a morning suit, a patterned tie and a top hat.
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© GettyHappy and glorious
The King smiled and doffed his top hat at the crowd as the royals arrived in the parade ring.
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© WireImageGorgeous in green
The Queen looked beautiful in an emerald green dress and a matching hat, with an emerald brooch.
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© Getty Images for Ascot RacecoursCarriage procession
William shared a carriage with the King and Queen, and Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud.
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© Victoria Jones/ShutterstockAlizee & Carole
Carole Middleton and daughter-in-law, Alizee Thevenet, made a stylish entrance at the racecourse.
Kate's mother looked elegant in a butter yellow lace dress from ME+EM with a wide-brimmed hat, while French financial analyst Alizee sported a mint green checked number by Longchamp.
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© Getty ImagesThe Tindalls
Mike and Zara Tindall were all smiles for the camera as they watched the action from their box.
Zara looked beautiful in a white floral Anna Mason dress with a blush pink Bee Smith headband.
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© PA Images via Getty ImagesThe Edinburghs
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh made a joint appearance at the races ahead of their 26th wedding anniversary.
Sophie opted for a white and pink floral Suzannah London dress with a magenta teardrop-style hat.
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© Getty ImagesCamilla's full look
A full-length look of the Queen after she stepped out of the carriage.
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© WireImageLucy van Straubenzee
Carole and Alizee shared a box with some of William and Kate's closest friends, including Lucy van Straubenzee.
Lucy, who was a teacher at Prince George and Princess Charlotte's old school Thomas's Battersea, married property mogul and William's childhood friend, Thomas van Straubenzee, in 2020.
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© WireImageLady Laura Meade
Lady Laura Meade (left in green) is married to William's best man, James Meade. She was chosen as one of Prince Louis' godparents at his christening in 2018.
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© PA Images via Getty ImagesIn-laws
Prince William shares a close bond with Kate's family and was seen greeting his mother-in-law, Carole, warmly.
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© WireImageWilliam & friends
William and Lady Sarah Chatto later gathered with Carole and the Prince's pals in the royal box.
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© Getty ImagesHands on the trophy
William was on hand to award a trophy to jockey William Buick, after he won the Prince of Wales's Stakes on horse Ombudsman.
