Prince & Princess of Wales

Duke of Cambridge sends daughter of New Zealand Prime Minister a first birthday gift

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 iconic New Zealand buzzy bee toy. The Prince was photographed playing with a similar toy back in 1983 when he was on his first…
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Prince Philip

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

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

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

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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