Kate Middleton made a poignant message to children's hospices after unexpectedly missing Royal Ascot earlier in the week.

Kate Middleton was listed as attending Royal Ascot but was later confirmed to be absent due to an incorrect guest list. Sources say that she did not attend because the Princess is balancing her recovery from cancer with public duties,

Kate Middleton has made her first public statement after dropping out of her Royal Ascot appearance. See what the Princess of Wales had to say, here.