Prince William caught sight of having what seemed to be a pleasant conversation with his mother -in -law, Carole Middleton, at Ascot Racecourse on Wednesday.
The princess of Wales was depicted with Carole after it was reported that his wife, Kate Middleton, will not be at Royal Ascot.
The princess of Wale’s need for balance as she returns to public engagements after her cancer treatment last year was quoted as a reason for her absence
Prince William, heir to the throne, became part of the royal procession at the riding event in southern England later on Wednesday with his father King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The royal source said Kate was disappointed not to attend.
The princess has gradually returned to her public royal role after completing a preventative chemotherapy last year to tackle the presence of an unspecified form of cancer.
Royal Ascot sees top horses from around the world compete over five days in races worth up to a million pounds.
