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What happened to Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved Estimate? Inside the remarkable second career of the royal Gold Cup heroine

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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 by a reigning monarch to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, prompting scenes of delight from the late Queen that were seen…
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British Royals

King and Queen suffer Royal Ascot disappointment before celebrating winner hours later

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16th June 2026
The King and Queen enjoyed a change of fortune on the opening day of Royal Ascot after their homebred colt Lorca’s Waltz secured victory more than 220 miles away at Beverley. Just hours after royal hopes were dashed at Ascot when the heavily-backed Reaching High finished last in the Ascot Stakes, Lorca’s Waltz provided a welcome boost by landing the Connexin Ultrafast Maiden Stakes in East…
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Royal News

Royal Ascot carriage procession returns in style as The King leads royal party on opening day

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16th June 2026
The Royal Ascot carriage procession made its much-anticipated return on Tuesday, providing one of the most iconic spectacles of the British summer season as King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the royal party onto the racecourse. The daily procession, which has become synonymous with Royal Ascot since it was introduced by King Edward VII in 1825, arrived under bright skies as racegoers…
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British Royals

Duke of Kent reminds royal fans why he remains so beloved as he films RAF flypast on his mobile phone

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14th June 2026
The Duke of Kent delighted royal fans during Trooping the Colour after he was spotted pulling out his mobile phone to film the spectacular RAF flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. The touching moment quickly became one of the most talked-about scenes of the King’s official birthday celebrations, with many royal watchers charmed by the sight of the 90-year-old royal capturing the…
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