Royal Ascot

Queen Camilla presents the Ascot trophy named after the royal whose crown she wore at the Coronation

Their names are both written in the history books as queen consorts and their Coronations involved the same crown so it’s fitting that Queen Camilla has presented the main prize on the second day of Royal Ascot, named after a woman with whom she has many links, Queen Mary. Her Majesty handed over the historic gilt trophy to winners in a sunny ceremony soon after the race ended. Victory…
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Royal Ascot

The King’s first Royal Ascot as sovereign gets underway in the glorious sunshine

The summer season is now well and truly underway with the start of Royal Ascot – the highlight of the British social calendar. The five day horse racing meeting is always attended by members of The Royal Family, with the late Queen Elizabeth II very rarely missing the occasion. This year, for the first time in over 70 years, a new cypher is printed on the front of the racecards. No…
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Royal Ascot

New joint cypher of King Charles and Queen Camilla revealed ahead of Royal Ascot

A new cypher has been revealed ahead of Royal Ascot which takes place next week at the Berkshire racecourse. Featuring on the 2023 racecard is the new cypher which jointly reflects both King Charles and Queen Camilla. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, her personal cypher was carried on the racecard, which can be purchased by racegoers each day for £7. For the first Royal Meeting…
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State & Ceremonial

The King appoints Dame Sue Carr as Lord Chief Justice - the first woman in the role's 750-year history

The King has appointed Dame Sue Carr Lord Chief Justice – the first woman to hold the position since it was created in the 13th Century. Lady Justice Carr, 58, will take up the role on October 1st making her the most senior judge in England and Wales. A spokesperson confirmed this week that The King had approved the appointment of Lady Justice Carr following the advice of the Prime…
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