Royal Ascot is over for another year.
Frankie Dettori and Hayley Turner are some of the big winners of
the week, but Her Majesty The Queen is also taking home some
well-deserved success. Throughout the five-day meeting, The Queen
has amassed £21,600 in winnings after two of her horses were placed
in races. Although the 93-year-old Monarch didn’t win any races,
her horse Magnetic Charm…
It has been an incredibly busy week for
The Queen and her family as they attended Royal Ascot – the
highlight of Her Majesty’s year. From duck egg blue to lime green,
the 93-year-old has worn a bright array of colours and has been
joined in her carriage…
Jeremy Hunt or Boris Johnson? One of
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advantage of being well known across the globe with his trademark
bumbling personality. But Jeremy Hunt…
The five-day Royal Ascot meeting comes to
a close on Saturday after a memorable week of racing. The Queen has
attended the racecourse every day and has been joined by a variety
of guests, some of whom joined her in the carriage procession.
Sitting with Her Majesty in her carriage on the final day of Ascot
was the Duke of York. Photo: ITV Racing HM and HRH were also joined
in the carriage by The…
A picture is worth a thousand words and
sometimes captures the essence of a moment more than the most
perfect prose. The royal story is filled with images that tell a
tale all of their own. In this occasional series, Royal
Central looks at some of the best known pictures in…
The Duke of Cambridge, who turned 37 on
Friday, sent the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern’s
daughter a first birthday gift. The Duke and the little girl, Neve
Te Aroha, share the same birthday, 21 June. His Royal Highness, a
father of three, sent Neve an…
James Doyle, the rider of The Queen’s
horse Magnetic Charm, has received a two-day suspension for using
his whip in an incorrect place. Mr Doyle rode Magnetic Charm into
2nd place in the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot. However,
following an investigation by the British Horseracing Authority
Stewards, the jockey has received a two-day suspension from the
sport for “using his whip in an…
The Queen came close to winning the
Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday, only being beaten by a
head. Magnetic Charm, owned by Her Majesty and trained by William
Haggas, was beaten by Thanks Be in the Sandringham Stakes. Photo:
ITV Racing Although she didn’t…
The Duke of Edinburgh undertakes a rare engagement at Sandringham whilst The Queen enjoys Ascot
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…
Sarah, Duchess of York, joined her
ex-husband Prince Andrew at Royal Ascot on Friday for a day of
racing. The Duchess was dressed in a bright yellow outfit, and
could be seen waving to The Queen as she arrived in the Royal
Enclosure via horse and carriage. She then proceeded to the Royal
Box alongside The Queen and her guests to watch the action from the
best seats in the house. After her…
