EXCLUSIVE: Prince William attended day two of Royal Ascot without Princess Kate, as an expert believes the Prince of Wales looked "rather reflective" without his wife.

The Princess of Wales canceled plans to attend Royal Ascot on Wednesday as she continues to balance the demands of her public duties against the realities of her recovery from cancer.

Naturally, her absence disappointed many, but some found Kate Middleton's cancer battle to be a poor excuse for her absence.