Prince William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton, has pulled out of a charity fundraising race to France because of safety concerns.
Boat captain Emma Sayle said:

Kate has chosen to drop out, having taken advice,

It’s a safety thing ... security issues.
Kate Middleton, 25, was set to steer an all-female crew in a traditional Chinese dragon boat across the 21-mile English Channel. They were to compete against an all-male crew in an record-breaking attempt scheduled for August 25.