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Looking back at Queen Elizabeth II's greatest day - her historic Gold Cup win

In the long and storied history of Royal Ascot, few moments shine as brightly as that summer afternoon in 2013 when Queen Elizabeth II became the first reigning monarch to win the prestigious Gold Cup. The royal colours – purple, gold and scarlet -have graced many winners’ enclosures over the decades. But this was different. This was unscripted history. Estimate, a bay filly bred by the…
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The Princess of Wales drops out of attending Royal Ascot

The Princess of Wales has had to pull out of attending Royal Ascot. Catherine was set to attend day two of the meeting with Prince William and the original carriage procession announcement, released at noon, included her attendance. However, an hour later it was confirmed that the Princess would no longer be attending when a new carriage list was revealed. The Daily Telegraph reports that…
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The history of the Order of the Garter

Garter Day is one of the most traditional in the royal calendar. The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III in 1348 and is the most senior order in the country. Appointments are solely up to the Sovereign and made at their personal discretion. There no more than 24 living companions, or members, at any one time in addition to The King who is Sovereign of…
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