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Zara Tindall’s much-loved mare A Little Something continued her impressive progression over fences with a commanding victory in a handicap chase, extending an already remarkable record for the royal-owned horse. The seven-year-old bay mare, bred and owned by the King’s niece, powered to a 12-length success under jockey Ben Jones after making virtually all of the running. Trainer Emma…

For all the success enjoyed by the British Royal Family on the racecourse, the 1909 Derby occupies a unique place in sporting history. When Minoru passed the post at Epsom on 26 May 1909, he did more than win the world’s most famous race. He secured what remains the only Derby victory achieved by a reigning British monarch. The winner was Minoru, an Irish-bred colt trained by Richard Marsh…

A quarter of a century has passed since one of the most shocking events in modern royal history unfolded behind the walls of Nepal’s royal palace. On the evening of 1 June 2001, members of Nepal’s royal family gathered at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in Kathmandu for what should have been a routine family gathering. Within hours, the country would be plunged into mourning and disbelief as…

King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling next week, but they may not be able to stay for long. While the royal gathering in Gloucestershire is shaping up to be one of the biggest family occasions of the year, Their Majesties have another major commitment on the very same day – one that has been a cornerstone of royal life for…