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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 Queen is amused after Mike Tindall reveals what he is hiding under his top hat

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18th June 2019
The Queen was left amused at Royal Ascot on Tuesday after Mike Tindall surprised her with the contents underneath his top hat. Greeting Her Majesty in the paddock, Mr Tindall removed his hat before pulling a small item out of it.Is that a mini hat in a hat @miketindall13!? Or a cupcake, some cheese? Answers, please! pic.twitter.com/M4gfTwRHNU — ITV Racing (@itvracing) June 18…
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Prank call results in Dominos driver attempting to deliver pizza to The Queen

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18th June 2019
A prank call resulted in a Domino’s driver attempting to deliver a pizza to The Queen on 6 June. Specifically, it took place after the state banquet in honour of US President Donald Trump at Buckingham Palace. Someone ordered four large cheeseburger pizzas for ‘Elizabeth’ at Buckingham Palace, and then the delivery driver attempted to deliver the £46 four pizzas to the…
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The Queen is joined by all her children for the Order of the Garter ceremony

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17th June 2019
The traditional Order of the Garter service is taking place in Windsor this afternoon with all four of the Queen’s children taking part. The Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and the Princess Royal, who are all members of the Order, have joined…
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The Queen invests King Felipe and King Willem-Alexander as Supernumerary Knights of the Order of the Garter

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17th June 2019
The King of Spain and the King of the Netherlands have been invested as supernumerary Knights of the Garter by the Queen at Windsor Castle. Their official welcome to the ancient Order of the Garter came just ahead of the traditional procession and service at St. George’s Chapel. King Felipe VI of Spain was made a Knight during his State Visit to the United Kingdom in the summer of 2017. King…
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