It has come to light that the Princess of Wales accompanied Prince William for an engagement on Wednesday.

This week, the Princess of Wales quietly undertook her initial royal engagement, just days after withdrawing from Royal Ascot previously. The Court Circular reports that on Wednesday, the Princess and Prince William appeared together in Windsor.

The American philanthropist Melinda French Gates was welcomed by the royal couple at Windsor Castle. Ms. French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft creator Bill Gates, is an entrepreneur herself as she established Pivotal Ventures, a firm focused on enhancing women’s strength and impact.

She is additionally the co-founder and previous co-chair of the Gates Foundation.

William and Kate conducted a discreet meeting, which was held without any photos being shared, in their capacity as patrons of their Royal Foundation.

It arrives only a few days after royal enthusiasts were disappointed by Kate’s last-minute choice to miss Royal Ascot.

Although she was listed as one of the royal attendees on Wednesday in a now amended list, Kate reportedly felt let down that she could not attend the well-known sporting and social event in Berkshire with husband William and the King and Queen.

Sources emphasized that the abrupt alteration was not a reason for concern and that the choice was made to assist the royal in achieving the appropriate balance in her return to public duties after her cancer diagnosis last year.

The future Queen received a cancer diagnosis last year and went through treatment for it.

In January, she declared her remission and expressed excitement about gradually reintroducing herself to royal duties.

Kate’s most recent public appearance took place at the Order of the Garter Day service in Windsor earlier this month.