Kate, the Princess of Wales, canceled plans to attend the Royal Ascot horse race as she continues her recovery from cancer.

The question 'Is Kate Middleton okay?' surged on social media Wednesday afternoon after the Princess of Wales abruptly withdrew from her scheduled appearance at Royal Ascot, one of the most anticipated events in the British social calendar.

LONDON (AP) — 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.