Australian tennis legend Rod Laver previously confirmed Kate and William's competitive nature while speaking with The Sydney Morning Herald. "I'd met William and Kate a few times, and in the Royal Box you get a chance to chat with them a little bit," Laver revealed. "They play tennis against each other; William told me he couldn't beat her."

The Princess of Wales sparked concern as she pulled out of attending Royal Ascot yesterday, apparently at the last minute.

Prince William is set to attend a series of key engagements without his wife, Princess Kate, in attendance.The Prince of Wales, who recently made solo appearance at the Royal Ascot as the Princess of Wales did not join him at the event,