Carole and Michael Middleton don Wimbledon chic as they arrive at the tennis tournament
The Princess of Wales 's parents were seen arriving at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club grounds in London this morning, ready to watch a day of fast-paced action.
Kate, 43, herself always a style icon at the games, is yet to attend this year's tournament.
As the Daily Mail's Rebecca English reported last month, it is 'very likely' that the Princess will attend this year's tournament in her role as royal patron of the tennis club.
Today, Carole, 70, and Mike perfectly embraced Wimbledon chic with neutral tones, as Carol spotted a full-length striped dress, paired with sandals and a white bag.
Michael, 76, meanwhile wore a smart suit with a blue shirt as a pop of colour.
The Princess of Wales's parents were seen arriving at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club grounds in London this morning
Their appearance comes after Carole enjoyed a sweltering hot day at Royal Ascot last month - despite her eldest daughter deciding not to make an appearance at the event.
Dressed in a stunning yellow lace frock, 70-year-old Carole channelled Molly-Mae Hague in her racing outfit from ME + EM as she chatted with her son-in-law, Prince William.
Meanwhile the Princess of Wales, who had been widely tipped to attend the races on the same day, appeared to have pulled out of her appearance at the last minute.
Carole appeared in good spirits despite her daughter's absence; instead enjoying some banter with the Prince of Wales and exploring the racecourse with her son James's wife, Alizee Thevenet.
Racegoers had been hoping to see the Princess after the Prince of Wales was named as one of the figures awarding race prizes during the second day of the meet.
Ascot officials had confirmed at 12pm that the Princess was due to be in the second carriage in the royal procession with William, in a published carriage list.
But less than half an hour later, Kensington Palace confirmed just before 12.30pm that Kate would not be attending - and a revised carriage list was published by Ascot.
The Royal Ascot carriage list was published at 12pm with Kate included (left), then a revised version was issued just after 12.30pm (right) when it was announced she would not attend
Kate was said to be 'disappointed' at not attending the famous social and sporting occasion in Berkshire with her husband Prince William and the King and Queen, and is aiming to 'find the right balance' as she returns to engagements following treatment for cancer.
She has since returned to public-facing duties and opened up about her 'really difficult' cancer recovery on a visit to Colchester Hospital last week.
Kate's cancer recovery video released in September highlighted how important her parents have been to her recovery.
It featured clips of her parents Michael and Carole Middleton playing cards with the couple and their three children, suggesting that the extended family had also played an important role in helping the Wales through their difficult time.
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