Prince William, Kate left out of Windsor Castle reunion

Prince William and Kate Middleton missed a royal reception at Windsor Castle for the Royal Victorian Order.

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The event is held once every four years and attended by those who hold the Royal Victorian Order honor.

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King Charles III, Princess Anne, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were in attendance.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales were not present despite being members of the Royal Victorian Order.

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Kate launched a business task force focused on early childhood in London at the same time as the event.

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William hosted a meeting for his role as President of the Earthshot Prize.

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The Royal Victorian Order honors service to the Sovereign and the Royal Family.

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Kate recently launched her Shaping Us project, which she described as her "life's work".

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