The daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, 45, attended the event today alongside senior members of the royals , including King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Kate, 44, seemed to have a ready-made ally in the Duchess of Edinburgh, 61, who was by the Princess of Wales' side for much of yesterday's Order of the Garter Service in Windsor.

It has been confirmed that the Princess of Wales will be at Royal Ascot today in the carriage procession alongside Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla for the second…