Meghan Marklemade herperfectly polished debut at Royal Ascot on Tuesday, but her new brother and sister-in-law were not in attendance — and they have yet to make an appearance at the five-day event.It has been a busy week for bothPrince WilliamandKate Middleton, which is why they haven’t stepped out at the annual horse race in Windsor.On Tuesday, the first day of Royal Ascot, William was at another important event in Liverpool, where he opened a men’s mental health unit in honor of a family friend’s suicide. Along with Kate andPrince Harry, William has championed breaking the stigma of mental health awareness in recent years. And on Thursday,William traveled to Nottinghamshireto open a rehabilitation center for injured armed forces members.Frank Augstein/AP/ShutterstockThe royal dad of three is also busypreparing for his official visit to Israel, which kicks off Sunday. William will tour Jordan, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. His trip begins in Amman, and includes stops in Tel Aviv and Ramallah before concluding in Jerusalem on June 28. William’s visit marks the first time a member of the royal family has traveled to Israel on official business.Kate, meanwhile, has been on maternity leave aftergiving birth to son Prince Louison April 23. The royal mom of three’s maternity leave will last about six months, but that doesn’t mean the public won’t see her at events. Since Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding was a family affair,Kate was in attendance, and she alsoattended Trooping the Colour earlier this monthin honor of the Queen’s official birthday celebration.Since Kate didn’t make an appearance at Royal Ascot in 2015 after giving birth toPrincess Charlotte, it wasn’t expected that she’d be in attendance this year. Kate has her hands full back at home at Kensington Palace with the couple’s three children.GARETH FULLER/AFP/GettyRELATED VIDEO: It’s the Most Royal Day of the Year! All About Trooping the Colour — andMeghan Markle’s DebutIn May, Kate wrote a letter in honor of Children’s Hospice Week and shared details of her “simple” family life.“Spending quality time together is such an important aspect of family life and for me, as a mother, it is the simple family moments like playing outside together that I cherish,” she wrote.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty ImagesKate enjoyed a polo playdatewith her two older children earlier this month. “Kate is a fantastic mum,” an onlooker at the match tells PEOPLE. “She was calm with the children.” Using a British phrase for “run loose,” the onlooker says, “She let them have their head.”Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!The couple is also preparing forLouis’ next big outing, which will be at his royal christening on July 9. The service will take place at The Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace in London.
Meghan Marklemade herperfectly polished debut at Royal Ascot on Tuesday, but her new brother and sister-in-law were not in attendance — and they have yet to make an appearance at the five-day event.
It has been a busy week for bothPrince WilliamandKate Middleton, which is why they haven’t stepped out at the annual horse race in Windsor.
On Tuesday, the first day of Royal Ascot, William was at another important event in Liverpool, where he opened a men’s mental health unit in honor of a family friend’s suicide. Along with Kate andPrince Harry, William has championed breaking the stigma of mental health awareness in recent years. And on Thursday,William traveled to Nottinghamshireto open a rehabilitation center for injured armed forces members.
Frank Augstein/AP/Shutterstock
The royal dad of three is also busypreparing for his official visit to Israel, which kicks off Sunday. William will tour Jordan, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. His trip begins in Amman, and includes stops in Tel Aviv and Ramallah before concluding in Jerusalem on June 28. William’s visit marks the first time a member of the royal family has traveled to Israel on official business.
Kate, meanwhile, has been on maternity leave aftergiving birth to son Prince Louison April 23. The royal mom of three’s maternity leave will last about six months, but that doesn’t mean the public won’t see her at events. Since Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding was a family affair,Kate was in attendance, and she alsoattended Trooping the Colour earlier this monthin honor of the Queen’s official birthday celebration.
Since Kate didn’t make an appearance at Royal Ascot in 2015 after giving birth toPrincess Charlotte, it wasn’t expected that she’d be in attendance this year. Kate has her hands full back at home at Kensington Palace with the couple’s three children.
GARETH FULLER/AFP/Getty
RELATED VIDEO: It’s the Most Royal Day of the Year! All About Trooping the Colour — andMeghan Markle’s Debut
In May, Kate wrote a letter in honor of Children’s Hospice Week and shared details of her “simple” family life.
“Spending quality time together is such an important aspect of family life and for me, as a mother, it is the simple family moments like playing outside together that I cherish,” she wrote.
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images
Kate enjoyed a polo playdatewith her two older children earlier this month. “Kate is a fantastic mum,” an onlooker at the match tells PEOPLE. “She was calm with the children.” Using a British phrase for “run loose,” the onlooker says, “She let them have their head.”
The couple is also preparing forLouis’ next big outing, which will be at his royal christening on July 9. The service will take place at The Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace in London.
source: people.com
