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Zara Tindall celebrates emotional victory with mare bred from late Queen's beloved horse

Zara Tindall’s much-loved mare A Little Something continued her impressive progression over fences with a commanding victory in a handicap chase, extending an already remarkable record for the royal-owned horse. The seven-year-old bay mare, bred and owned by the King’s niece, powered to a 12-length success under jockey Ben Jones after making virtually all of the running. Trainer…
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William and Camilla unite for cause close to their heart

Prince William has called on the technology industry to help prevent homelessness before it happens, as the Royal Family’s efforts to tackle the issue gathered momentum with a separate homelessness-focused engagement by Queen Camilla. Speaking at London Tech Week, the Prince of Wales said homelessness was “rarely random” and argued that modern technology could be used to…
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William and Kate make major decision over Prince George's future

Prince George is expected to follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle by attending Eton College from September, bringing an end to years of speculation over where the future king would continue his education. According to reports, the Prince and Princess of Wales have opted for the prestigious Berkshire boarding school after considering a number of alternatives, including Marlborough…
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Only one reigning monarch has ever won The Derby - and It happened in 1909

For all the success enjoyed by the British Royal Family on the racecourse, the 1909 Derby occupies a unique place in sporting history. When Minoru passed the post at Epsom on 26 May 1909, he did more than win the world’s most famous race. He secured what remains the only Derby victory achieved by a reigning British monarch. The winner was Minoru, an Irish-bred colt trained by Richard…
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