Royal Ascot

The King and Queen attend the second day of Royal Ascot as they are joined by Edward & Sophie

By
21st June 2023
The King and Queen have attended the second day of Royal Ascot, much to the delight of the crowd in attendance. Their Majesties arrived as usual in the grand carriage procession down the straight course in front of the grandstands, before they headed inside the parade ring. The King & Queen were joined in their carriage bythe Earl & Countess of Halifax. Meanwhile, the…
Read more
Royal Ascot

Do you know a mare from a filly? Here’s our Royal Ascot jargon buster

By
19th June 2023
Royal Ascot 2023 is about to get underway, with Royal Central reporting live from the Berkshire course for the duration of the event. There’s a chance that you’ll be seeing some confusing racing language over the next five days, so here’s a helpful jargon buster. Allowance – Inexperienced riders, such as apprentices, are entitled to claim a reduction in the amount of weight they…
Read more
Royal Ascot

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

By
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…
Read more
The Edinburghs

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

By
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…
Read more