Royal Ascot

The King and Queen to be strongly represented at Royal Ascot with potentially as many as eight runners at the event

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18th June 2023
The King and Queen are sending a strong team of horses to Royal Ascot next week as Their Majesties continue the late Queen Elizabeth II’s racing legacy. Speaking to Racing TV, The King’s racing and bloodstock adviser, John Warren, revealed that Their Majesties are set to have as many as eight runners across the five day meeting. Mr Warren said: “We are hopeful the King and…
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The Edinburghs

Prince Edward rides on horseback at Trooping the Colour for the first time

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17th June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh has taken part in The King’s Birthday Parade on horseback for the first time. In his role as Colonel of the London Guards, the Prince took part in the procession alongside King Charles, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal who were also mounted. The London Guards is the army reserve battalion of the Guards Division. It was formed in May 2022, with Prince…
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Queen Camilla

The Queen appoints a horse to carry the rank of Major - the first mare to ever hold the honour

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16th June 2023
The Queen has made a Welsh mare the first ever female horse to be named a Household Cavalry Drum Horse. The Shire Horse, who was named Juno by Queen Camilla, will lead the mounted parade at the the King’s birthday parade on Saturday. This is the first time that a mare has ever held such an honour. The horse was formerly called Willa Rose, however, when meeting the mare at Clarence…
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The Gloucesters

The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester host a special garden party at Buckingham Palace in celebration of dogs

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25th May 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have hosted a special garden party at Buckingham Palace to mark the 150th anniversary of The Kennel Club. With the blessing of The King, Their Royal Highnesses welcomed representatives to the Central London residence in celebration of the occasion. Dogs were not permitted to attend the event, with the exception of registered assistance dogs. The Kennel…
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