There was disappointment for The King and
Queen on the last day of Royal Ascot – even before the racing began
– after it was revealed that their final runner of the week had
been withdrawn. The aptly named The King’s Falcon was due to run in
the Golden Gates States on the final day of the royal meeting, with
prize money available of £110,000. However, it has been confirmed…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
welcomed four puppies to the family, as has been revealed in a new
picture to celebrate Prince William’s 43rd birthday. To mark her
husband’s birthday, Catherine took to social media, posting a
photograph of the Prince…
Crown Prince Christian of Denmark has
taken part in his first State Council . On 19 June, King
Frederik presided over the State Council; all government ministers
attend these council meetings to inform the Danish monarch of the
government’s work. The Crown Prince of…
The Duchess of Edinburgh with a bridal touch at Royal Ascot on her wedding anniversary
19th June 2025
The Duchess of Edinburgh made a nod to
bridal fashion as she marked her wedding anniversary with a day out
at Royal Ascot. Sophie was at Ascot for Ladies Day which fell on
June 19, the 26th anniversary of her marriage to Prince Edward. The
couple said ‘I do’ at St. George’s Windsor on June 19 1999. Over a
quarter of a century later, the Duchess arrived at Ascot in a…
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…
Amid the colour and ceremony of Royal
Ascot, few figures are more distinctive or steeped in tradition
than the Greencoats. Dressed in their rich, forest-green uniforms
with gleaming brass buttons and white breeches, they are a familiar
and reassuring sight on the lawns, at…
The mother of the Princess of Wales,
Carole Middleton, was among the guests in the Royal Enclosure as
Royal Ascot’s second day got under way. Carole Middleton joined
King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales to watch the
racing on another sun soaked day at the Berkshire course. Her
daughter, the Princess of Wales, had had to drop out of attendance
just hours earlier.
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…
200 years of pageantry: Royal Ascot celebrates bicentenary of iconic Carriage Procession
17th June 2025
Royal Ascot, the crown jewel of the
summer social season, is marking a momentous milestone in 2025 –
the 200th anniversary of its world-famous Royal Procession. Every
June since 1825, the reigning Monarch and members of the Royal
Family have arrived on each day of the…
The Order of the Garter service is a
major event on the royal calendar each year, with royals taking
part in the service and more attending as guests. As expected, The
Princess of Wales and The Duchess of Edinburgh were there and
looking very summery. The two royals were outside St.
George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle to watch the Garter procession
before the service. Both their husbands are…
