The traditional Changing of the Guard
ceremonies at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle have been
suspended for several days this week as the Household Division
implements measures to protect soldiers, military working horses
and members of the public during the forecast heatwave. In a
statement issued ahead of the week beginning 22 June, the Household
Division said the expected excessive…
The King and Queen came agonisingly close
to ending their Royal Ascot drought on Friday as Warrant Holder
produced a brave performance to finish second in the Duke of
Edinburgh Stakes. For a fleeting moment it looked as though Their
Majesties were about to celebrate a…
The King and Queen once again led the
Royal Ascot carriage procession on Friday as the traditional
spectacle continued on the fourth day of the meeting. After
welcoming a host of royal and sporting figures across the opening
three days – including the Prince and…
After a week of agony and disappointment, King and Queen chase elusive Royal Ascot win
19th June 2026
The King and Queen will bid to end their
wait for a Royal Ascot winner when they saddle two runners on
Friday, with Warrant Holder and exciting juvenile King’s Prize both
set to carry the royal colours. After a week of highs and lows,
Their Majesties will be hoping Friday finally brings the
breakthrough they have been seeking at the Royal Meeting. Tuesday
began in bitter disappointment…
They are among the most recognisable
figures at Royal Ascot, instantly identifiable in their black
bowler hats and immaculate attire. They are photographed almost as
often as the racegoers themselves, stand proudly beside the royal
procession each afternoon and are as much a…
Film star adds Hollywood touch to procession at Royal Ascot as King Charles brings a famous friend along to the races
18th June 2026
The King and Queen led the Royal Ascot
carriage procession on Thursday as members of the Royal Family and
distinguished guests arrived in style for the third day of the
famous meeting. Their Majesties travelled in the first carriage
alongside the Earl of Snowdon and Ms…
One race, two milestones and a royal presentation: Why Royal Ascot will never forget this day
18th June 2026
The King and Queen took centre stage at
Royal Ascot on Thursday afternoon as they presented the Gold Cup to
the connections of Scandinavia following one of the most dramatic
renewals of the race in recent memory. Their Majesties arrived in
the parade ring to loud applause after witnessing a pulsating
finish in the meeting’s showpiece event, with the Aidan
O’Brien-trained four-year-old…
What happened to Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved Estimate? Inside the remarkable second career of the royal Gold Cup heroine
18th June 2026
More than a decade after carrying Queen
Elizabeth II to one of the most emotional victories of her reign,
Estimate continues to leave her mark on the sport she helped
define. The bay filly etched her name into racing history in 2013
when she became the first horse owned…
How an 80th birthday gift gave Queen Elizabeth II the greatest racing moment of her life
18th June 2026
In the long and illustrious history of
Royal Ascot, few moments have captured the imagination quite like
the afternoon in June 2013 when Queen Elizabeth II became the first
reigning monarch to win the Gold Cup. The royal silks – purple,
scarlet and gold – had…
The Princess of Wales makes celebrated return to Royal Ascot in carriage procession with Prince William
17th June 2026
The Princess of Wales made a celebrated
return to Royal Ascot on Wednesday, taking part in the traditional
Royal Procession alongside the Prince of Wales for the first time
in three years. Catherine, who last attended the Berkshire race
meeting in 2023, rode with Prince William in the second carriage
alongside the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon as thousands
of racegoers lined the…
