British Royals

Royal Ascot: The week's best pictures

It has been an incredibly busy week for The Queen and her family as they attended Royal Ascot – the highlight of Her Majesty’s year.From duck egg blue to lime green, the 93-year-old has worn a bright array of colours and has been joined in her carriage…
Prince Philip

Prince Philip on Jeremy Hunt: "Who are you?"

Jeremy Hunt or Boris Johnson? One of these men will become the next Prime Minister of Great Britain & Northern Ireland. In the race to Number 10, Boris Johnson has the advantage of being well known across the globe with his trademark bumbling personality. But Jeremy Hunt doesn’t quite enjoy the same fame. Even the Duke of Edinburgh was confused as to who Mr Hunt was when he first met the…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's horse finishes in second place in the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot

The Queen came close to winning the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday, only being beaten by a head. Magnetic Charm, owned by Her Majesty and trained by William Haggas, was beaten by Thanks Be in the Sandringham Stakes. Photo: ITV Racing Although she didn’t win, Her Majesty still takes home £16,776 in prize money for being placed second. The connections of winning horse Thanks Be…
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The Kents

Lady Helen Taylor takes centre stage alongside The Queen on Day 4 of Royal Ascot

The Duke and Duchess of Kent’s daughter Lady Helen Taylor took centre stage at Royal Ascot on Friday as she sat alongside The Queen in the carriage procession. Lady Helen, who was joined by her husband Timothy, sat in the first carriage in Friday’s procession at Royal Ascot. The 55-year-old royal, who is Her Majesty’s first cousin once removed, wore a pink and orange dress for…
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