British Royals

The absence of the senior royals from The Derby could spell trouble for the future of horse racing

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5th June 2022
The racing world rejoiced in October 2021 when Buckingham Palace announced that a central component of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations would involve the Derby at Epsom – the Blue Riband of horse racing. The announcement came as no surprise. Along with her faith and family, horse racing ranks amongst the most important things in The Queen’s life, and the timing of the…
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The Princess Royal arrives at the Epsom Derby with her family to huge cheers from a jubilant crowd

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4th June 2022
The Princess Royal arrived at Epsom Downs Racecourse to loud cheers as the racegoers showed their appreciation to The Queen and the Royal Family. Her Majesty was unable to attend The Derby in person, sending Princess Anne instead to lead the festivities. Dressed in a light green coat with a matching hat, HRH was greeted at the entrance to the newly renamed Queen Elizabeth II stand by the…
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Prince Charles joins Prince William and Princess Anne on horseback for The Queen's Birthday Parade

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2nd June 2022
The Prince of Wales put his riding skills to the test on Thursday as he followed the carriage procession down The Mall on horseback. Prince Charles was joined by Prince William and Princess Anne, each of them riding from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards. The 73-year-old heir to the throne was riding a horse called George. Alongside him, William was riding Derby, and Princess Anne was aboard…
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A very special Platinum Jubilee Corgi Derby to take place in June to celebrate The Queen

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24th May 2022
The first ever Corgi Derby will take place on Sunday 5th June to mark 70 years of The Queen’s reign. Held at Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland, the Corgi Derby will see a number of The Queen’s favourite dogs take part in a novelty race in front of the crowd. The doggy extravaganza will take place the day after the Cazoo Derby held at Epsom Downs – one of the world’s…
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