Royal Ascot

The Prince and Princess of Wales join The King and Queen at Royal Ascot

The Prince and Princess of Wales have made their debut at the 2023 Royal Ascot meeting. Their Royal Highnesses joined The King and Queen at the Berkshire racecourse, much to the delight of the crowd. Prince William and Catherine arrived at Royal Ascot in the second carriage of the procession alongside Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The Duke & Duchess of Devonshire…
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The King and Queen attend the second day of Royal Ascot as they are joined by Edward & Sophie

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

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

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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