Princess Kate’s parents Carole and Michael make their first public appearance since their daughter’s cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales’ parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, have appeared for the first time since their daughter’s cancer diagnosis.

The couple attended the second day of Royal Ascot today.

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Kate, 42, has been undergoing chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer since February.

She returned to public life during Trooping the Color on Saturday.

Carole, 69, wore a £350 pale blue dress from Self-Portrait.

She is said to have supported Kate during her cancer treatment at her home in Windsor.

Michael and Carole were last seen at their daughter’s annual Royal Carols for Christmas at Westminster Abbey in December.

Three months later, Kate announced she had cancer in a heartbreaking video.

The royals were taking a well-deserved break after their three-hour appearance over the weekend.

She brought joy and relief to the nation by appearing in a carriage with her three children and on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with her husband Wills and the King and Queen.

Kensington Palace confirmed following her exploits on Saturday at the King’s Birthday Parade, which saw her back in the sight of millions of people for almost three hours, that she will not be joining her family at other major events this week.

The rest of the Royal Family came out in force to hold a spectacular Garter Day at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Sunday.

The Princess of Wales, who in a statement said she had “good days and bad days”, did not attend the festival.

William, president of the FA, travels to Frankfurt on Thursday to watch England play Denmark in the group stage and turns 42 the next day.

It is believed Kate will be spending more time with her children and working from home after saying last week that she found it a “joy to get involved in school life” and “spend personal time on things that give me energy and positivity”.

Last week, Kensington Palace confirmed that Kate has found comfort working from home despite her ongoing battle with cancer.

She is expected to hold more meetings with officials from the palace and the Royal Foundation and Early Childhood Center in the coming weeks.

These meetings will be included in the Court Circular which details all the official work of members of the Royal Family.

A spokesperson for the princess said the palace would only provide updates on in-person work meetings when appropriate.

And although Kate announced that she hopes to “take part in some public engagements over the summer”, the palace has yet to announce or confirm where she will appear next.

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