Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne expresses surprise at documentary about her attempted kidnapping

The Princess Royal has expressed surprise over a documentary that aired on the television last week detailing her attempted kidnapping in 1974. During her annual visit to Strathcarron Hospice in Denny, Her Royal Highness met with a number of staff members and residents, including 77-year-old Alan Brett. Upon meeting the princess, Mr Brett told her that over the weekend, he watched the…
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Royal Ascot

The Prince and Princess of Wales present prestigious trophy at Royal Ascot

The Prince and Princess of Wales have presented the trophy to the winners of the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. After arriving in the carriage procession in the early afternoon, Their Royal Highnesses enjoyed the first two races from the Royal Box, before heading down to the parade ring to make the presentation. Shaquille was the winner of the race, with the horse’s owners picking up…
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Royal Ascot

The King and Queen arrive at Royal Ascot on Gold Cup Day

The King and Queen have arrived at Royal Ascot for the third day of the meeting and the highlight of the week – Gold Cup Day. Arriving at the Berkshire racecourse in the carriage procession, Their Majesties waved to the crowd of thousands who had gathered to get a glimpse of the couple. They were joined in the carriage procession by the Earl of Snowdon and Sir Mark Prescott who was…
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Royal Ascot

The King’s first Royal Ascot as sovereign gets underway in the glorious sunshine

The summer season is now well and truly underway with the start of Royal Ascot – the highlight of the British social calendar. The five day horse racing meeting is always attended by members of The Royal Family, with the late Queen Elizabeth II very rarely missing the occasion. This year, for the first time in over 70 years, a new cypher is printed on the front of the racecards. No…
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