Queen Elizabeth II

A very successful Royal Ascot - The Queen takes home more than £20,000 in winnings

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…
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British Royals

Royal Ascot: The week's best pictures

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…
Prince Philip

Prince Philip on Jeremy Hunt: "Who are you?"

Jeremy Hunt or Boris Johnson? One of these men will become the next Prime Minister of Great Britain & Northern Ireland. In the race to Number 10, Boris Johnson has the advantage of being well known across the globe with his trademark bumbling personality. But Jeremy Hunt…
Queen Elizabeth II

PHOTOS: Take a look at the final carriage procession of Royal Ascot 2019

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…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's rider who finished 2nd place at Royal Ascot is suspended

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…
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The Yorks

The Duchess of York joins The Queen in the Royal Box at Ascot for a day of racing

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…
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