King Charles III

Prince Charles hands out Prince of Wales trophy at Royal Ascot

On day two of Royal Ascot, a smiling Prince of Wales presented the trophy to the winner of The Prince of Wales Stakes with the Duchess of Cornwall. The royal couple arrived for day two of Royal Ascot in an Ascot Lauder carriage for the royal procession led by the Queen. The Duchess of Cornwall wore a mint green coat with lace trimmings, an outfit she previously wore at her husband’s 70th…
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British Royals

Garter day will be held next Monday

Every year in June, in the week of Royal Ascot, the Garter day service is held. This service and procession marks the installation of new members of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. This year the event is to be held on Monday 18th June. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, which was created by King Edward III, will be 670 years old this year. New members are selected by the sovereign in…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Opening Day at Royal Ascot 2016

Though sunny skies were hard to find, the opening day at Royal Ascot 2016 was filled with anticipation, excitement and the sartorial splendour this week in June is famous for. Determined not to let the weather get in their way the ladies and gentleman attending today’s races were dressed in their best with the usual parade of elaborate hats, dresses and coordinated head-to-toe looks which was…
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