Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh undertakes a rare engagement at Sandringham whilst The Queen enjoys Ascot

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21st June 2019
The Duke of Edinburgh may be missing from Royal Ascot this year, but he is being kept busy elsewhere as the 98-year-old Prince conducts a rare engagement in Norfolk. Prince Philip, who retired from public duties in 2017, conducted the engagement at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate where he received two military personnel in audience. #DYK The Duke of Edinburgh is Colonel-in-Chief of The…
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Queen Elizabeth II

PHOTOS: Take a look at the Carriage Procession on Day 4 of Royal Ascot

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21st June 2019
The Queen was joined by her eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, at Royal Ascot on Friday as the Monarch attended the fourth day of the world-famous race meeting. Her Majesty was seated with Mr Phillips in the first carriage of the procession which takes place at the racecourse every day of the meeting at 2pm. Photo: ITV Racing The Duke of Kent’s daughter, Lady Helen Taylor, also joined Her…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's jockey at Royal Ascot is suspended for overusing his whip

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20th June 2019
James McDonald, the rider of The Queen’s horse Eightsome Reel, has received a two-day suspension for overusing his whip. Her Majesty’s horse finished a very respectable 4th position in the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot on Thursday. [commentary] Regulatory use of the whip – The whip can be used a maximum of seven times in a flat race. If the whip is used any more than this…
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The Sussexes

The 'Fab Four' are no more - Harry & Meghan part ways from The Royal Foundation

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20th June 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are parting ways from The Royal Foundation – the charity set up by Princes William and Harry. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will continue to work to stay on at The Foundation, but the Sussexes are leaving to set up their own charitable endeavour. PHOTO CREDIT: @KENSINGTONROYAL Buckingham Palace says the decision to part ways has been made because the two…
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