Royal Ascot

The Prince and Princess of Wales present prestigious trophy at Royal Ascot

The Prince and Princess of Wales have presented the trophy to the winners of the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. After arriving in the carriage procession in the early afternoon, Their Royal Highnesses enjoyed the first two races from the Royal Box, before heading down to the parade ring to make the presentation. Shaquille was the winner of the race, with the horse’s owners picking up…
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The King and Queen arrive at Royal Ascot on Gold Cup Day

The King and Queen have arrived at Royal Ascot for the third day of the meeting and the highlight of the week – Gold Cup Day. Arriving at the Berkshire racecourse in the carriage procession, Their Majesties waved to the crowd of thousands who had gathered to get a glimpse of the couple. They were joined in the carriage procession by the Earl of Snowdon and Sir Mark Prescott who was…
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The King’s first Royal Ascot as sovereign gets underway in the glorious sunshine

The summer season is now well and truly underway with the start of Royal Ascot – the highlight of the British social calendar. The five day horse racing meeting is always attended by members of The Royal Family, with the late Queen Elizabeth II very rarely missing the occasion. This year, for the first time in over 70 years, a new cypher is printed on the front of the racecards. No…
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Frankie Dettori says he would “love nothing better” than to ride a winner for The King & Queen at Royal Ascot

Frankie Dettori has said he would “love nothing better” than to ride a winner for The King and Queen at Royal Ascot next week. 52-year-old Dettori, who is retiring this year after a career spanning for over three decades, is hoping to mark his final Royal Ascot with a winner in the famous scarlet and purple silks. Speaking to Racing TV, Dettori said : “It was an honour to ride…
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