Queen Camilla was in York this weekend to fit another race into her summer schedule before the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, and others are set to visit Balmoral in Scotland.
The Queen was at York Racecourse to take in the last day of the Ebor Festival (21 to 24 August). In addition to taking in the racing, Queen Camilla also cut the ribbon to officially open the new development at the racecourse. She looked to be having a good day, chatting animatedly while watching the races.
The Queen also awarded the cup to the winner of the Ebor Handicap; Irish mare Magical Zoe, jockey Billy Lee, and trainer Henry de Bromhead took first place.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Bustardthorpe Development complex has been completed to provide a more enjoyable and sustainable experience for racegoers and includes a living roof, solar panels, and rainwater harvest tanks.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe King and Queen are typically at Balmoral from mid-August until October and they will usually not leave. However, this was an important event for The Queen.
Buckingham Palace announced in May 2024 that Queen Camilla was officially Royal Patron; this was her first public appearance at the racecourse since the announcement. (She took over the role from the Duke of York after he handed back his patronages.)
