Royal Ascot

The King and Queen attend the second day of Royal Ascot as they are joined by Edward & Sophie

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21st June 2023
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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Royal Ascot

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

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19th June 2023
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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Royal Ascot

Frankie Dettori says he would “love nothing better” than to ride a winner for The King & Queen at Royal Ascot

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18th June 2023
Frankie Dettori has said he would “love nothing better” than to ride a winner for The King and Queen at Royal Ascot next week. 52-year-old Dettori, who is retiring this year after a career spanning for over three decades, is hoping to mark his final Royal Ascot with a winner in the famous scarlet and purple silks. Speaking to Racing TV, Dettori said : “It was an honour to ride…
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Royal WeddingsSweden

Princess Madeleine's wedding venues: history and family, 10 years on

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8th June 2023
Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill got married ten years ago in a ceremony that symbolised hope and love that triumphs over darkness, following her breakup with her previous fiancé just two years prior.  The day’s events took place mainly in two venues: the Royal Palace’s Royal Chapel, in the centre of Stockholm, and Drottningholm Palace, where the bride and groom decided to hold…
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