British Royals

After a week of agony and disappointment, King and Queen chase elusive Royal Ascot win

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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…
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One race, two milestones and a royal presentation: Why Royal Ascot will never forget this day

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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…
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The Princess of Wales makes celebrated return to Royal Ascot in carriage procession with Prince William

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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…
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Milestone Week for Duchess of Gloucester Begins with Royal Ascot Celebration

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16th June 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester congratulated the connections of Great Barrier Reef after the colt stormed to victory in the Coventry Stakes on the opening day of Royal Ascot. The presentation carried added significance for the Duchess of Gloucester, who celebrates her 80th birthday later this week. The royal couple met winning owner Coolmore, trainer Aidan O’Brien and jockey Wayne Lordan…
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