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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Princess Charlotte has taken charge of
her family’s Father’s Day message as she and her brothers star in
special photos to mark the day. Princess Charlotte’s big sister act
Charlotte, 10, beams at the camera in a lovely portrait that shows
Prince…
Queen Camilla shares behind the scenes glimpse of very special moment to mark Father's Day
15th June 2025
The Queen has given a glimpse at a
special moment in her life to mark Father’s Day. Queen Camilla’s
special day As the Royal Family celebrated dads everywhere, Queen
Camilla shared an unseen portrait of her with her own father on the
day she married King…
The Princess of Wales wore St. Patrick's Blue for Trooping the Colour as she sends special message to the Irish Guards
14th June 2025
The Princess of Wales made a triumphant
return to Trooping the Colour this year, dressed with nods to the
Irish Guards. This year, Catherine sat alongside King Charles and
Queen Camilla on the Dais at Horse Guards Parade, taking a more
prominent role and sitting to the left of her father-in-law. She’s
previously sat on the Dais in 2023, though King Charles watched
from horseback that…
