History

The time The Queen and Prince Philip attended the Kentucky Derby, fulfilling a lifelong dream

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4th May 2024
Queen Elizabeth II was a huge supporter of horse racing and was one of the sport’s most prominent owners, so it is hardly a surprise that in her free time, the monarch could often be seen on a racecourse. Her late Majesty became a regular face at some the UK’s best known racetracks such as Ascot and Epsom Downs, but the Queen was also known to visit more distant racecourses…
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British Royals

The King in tears of laughter at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

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3rd May 2024
The King was seen breaking into fits of laughter as he watched the Royal Windsor Horse Show – a favourite event of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Sat in the royal box alongside members of his family, the 75-year-old monarch would be seen laughing away as he watched the horses compete in various disciplines. This was one of the first times that The King has appeared in public…
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Royal News

Sophie continues the late Queen's legacy as she attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show

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2nd May 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh has continued to honour the equine legacy left behind by her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, as the 59-year-old attended the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show. The equestrian show, which he held each year on the Windsor estate, was a favourite event of the late monarch. She attended every year since 1943, until her death in 2022 – never missing a…
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The Duke of Kent continues to quietly conduct engagements at the age of 88

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19th April 2024
He might get little fanfare or media coverage, but the Duke of Kent continues to quietly conduct official engagements on behalf of The King, despite his advancing age and mobility problems. The 88-year-old royal has so far conducted 24 royal engagements in 2024, ranging from dinners and receptions, to private audiences at Kensington Palace. A first cousin to the late Queen Elizabeth II, the…
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