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How an 80th birthday gift gave Queen Elizabeth II the greatest racing moment of her life

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18th June 2026
In the long and illustrious history of Royal Ascot, few moments have captured the imagination quite like the afternoon in June 2013 when Queen Elizabeth II became the first reigning monarch to win the Gold Cup. The royal silks – purple, scarlet and gold – had been carried to victory many times before, but never in the meeting’s most prestigious race. What unfolded that day was not a…
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Royal News

The King makes surprise Royal Ascot detour for special ceremony

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16th June 2026
A champion of the turf has been immortalised at Royal Ascot after The King and Queen unveiled a new statue of the great racehorse Enable in the Royal Enclosure. In a surprise departure from the traditional Royal Ascot routine, The King and Queen made a detour before heading to the Royal Box, walking through the Royal Enclosure grandstand to attend the special unveiling ceremony. Their…
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British Royals

Princess Anne shares joke with Peter and Harriet Phillips as newlyweds make first major appearance at Royal Ascot

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16th June 2026
Peter and Harriet Phillips have made their first major public appearance as newlyweds, joining members of the Royal Family in the traditional carriage procession on the opening day of Royal Ascot. Just days after their wedding, the couple were among the distinguished guests selected to take part in one of the most prestigious royal traditions, travelling alongside Princess Anne in the second…
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British Royals

'He looked so alone': Duke of Kent sparks emotional reaction at Trooping the Colour

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14th June 2026
Royal fans watching Trooping the Colour were left emotional after spotting the Duke of Kent standing apart from other members of the Royal Family during the Buckingham Palace balcony appearance. The 90-year-old royal joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales and other working royals for the traditional RAF flypast following the King’s official birthday parade on…
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