King Charles and Camilla, Queen of Scots, joined thousands of horse-racing goers at Royal Ascot, kicking off the five-day event in fine weather.
Sunshine blazed as the King and Queen led a carriage procession into the Berkshire racecourse on the first day of the annual event. “We hope that everyone here at the racecourse, and those watching at home, will enjoy five days of the best racing the sport has to offer,” the official program read.
The goers arrived in a grand procession of many colours, but the Queen stood out among the fashion-conscious punters in cobalt blue. Many wore hats, a signature feature of the racing festival, ranging from ultra-chic to quirky.
The royals added an extra poignant touch by inviting a relative of the royal family, whose husband tragically died earlier this year, to join the carriage procession. Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband, war hero and financier Thomas Kingston, was found dead at his parents’ country house earlier this year, aged just 45.
She took part in the procession with Charles’ sister, Princess Anne, and her nephew, Peter Phillips, while the Duke and Duchess of Wellington accompanied the King and Queen in the carriage.
Other notable participants in the carriage procession included Charles’ racing manager, John Warren, and Camilla’s sister Annabel and her son Sir Ben Elliott. Although not taking part in the carriage procession, Mike and Zara Tindall were also in attendance at today’s race meeting, and Lady Gabriella gave them a big hug when she saw them. Princess Eugenie and the Duchess of Gloucester were also there.
The high-fashion event took place from Tuesday, June 18 to Saturday, June 22, and racegoers did not disappoint, as pictures showed outfits ranging from fairy headbands to hats reminiscent of peacocks and lobsters. Another paid tribute to a favourite candy by wearing a giant love heart accessory. Attendees were seen congregating at the entrance, posing in creative outfits and wearing beaming smiles.
Charles and Camilla wrote in the official programme: “We wish all attendees this week the best of luck in their quest for the unique thrill of being crowned Royal Ascot winner.
The late Queen was an avid owner and breeder of thoroughbreds, producing more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign. Traditionally, the King and Queen arrive at Royal Ascot in a horse-drawn carriage procession with their guests. The event marks its 200th anniversary next year since it was first held in 1825 during the reign of George IV.
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On Saturday, he was in London for the annual Trooping the Colour birthday parade, appearing on the palace balcony with the rest of his family, including the Princess of Wales, who is also undergoing cancer treatment.
The popular horse festival not only gives tourists a chance to see celebrities, but also provides a big boost to the local economy. Tim, who lives next to the entrance to the racecourse, said his neighbours were making around £4,000 selling water and flip flops.
The 62-year-old said Royal Ascot was “good for people’s jobs”. He added: “I was looking to make some money myself and even considered renting out my house. When I got the offer it was a fantastic amount. But I don’t want it to get broken.”
“We had deckchairs stolen from our garden once so we have to be careful what we put outside. But it’s only one week a year and it brings in a lot of money for the area and we understand it’s good for people’s jobs.” John Grimes, who also lives near the racecourse, praised the high-profile event.
The 52-year-old said: That’s one of the reasons you live here, right? “The people here are dedicated. Our kids used to sell lemonade and brownies in front of our house to earn pocket money. Now they’re a little too old for that ‘cute’ factor anymore, but it was fun when they did it and I know others doing the same thing.
It gets busy during the races, but it’s good for business. People come here and have breakfast or brunch before starting their day. We’ve increased our staff and shortened the menu to ease the burden on our chefs. But we’re adding some cocktails to the menu just for fun.”
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4 of 16A wide brim – and sunglasses – shades it in the fashion stakes(Image:PA)King Charles and Camilla, Queen of Scots, joined thousands of horse-racing goers at Royal Ascot, kicking off the five-day event in fine weather.
Sunshine blazed as the King and Queen led a carriage procession into the Berkshire racecourse on the first day of the annual event. “We hope that everyone here at the racecourse, and those watching at home, will enjoy five days of the best racing the sport has to offer,” the official program read.
The goers arrived in a grand procession of many colours, but the Queen stood out among the fashion-conscious punters in cobalt blue. Many wore hats, a signature feature of the racing festival, ranging from ultra-chic to quirky.
The royals added an extra poignant touch by inviting a relative of the royal family, whose husband tragically died earlier this year, to join the carriage procession. Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband, war hero and financier Thomas Kingston, was found dead at his parents’ country house earlier this year, aged just 45.
She took part in the procession with Charles’ sister, Princess Anne, and her nephew, Peter Phillips, while the Duke and Duchess of Wellington accompanied the King and Queen in the carriage.
Other notable participants in the carriage procession included Charles’ racing manager, John Warren, and Camilla’s sister Annabel and her son Sir Ben Elliott. Although not taking part in the carriage procession, Mike and Zara Tindall were also in attendance at today’s race meeting, and Lady Gabriella gave them a big hug when she saw them. Princess Eugenie and the Duchess of Gloucester were also there.
This high-fashion event took place from Tuesday, June 18 to Saturday, June 22, and horse-goers did not disappoint, as photos showed outfits ranging from fairy headbands to hats resembling peacocks and lobsters. Another paid tribute to their favorite candy by wearing a giant love-heart accessory. Attendees were seen gathering at the entrance, posing in creative outfits and smiling broadly.
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Charles and Camilla wrote in the official program: “We are very happy to be able to be a part of this exciting event, especially since he was brought up by the late Her Majesty. We wish all participants this week the best of luck in their quest for the unique thrill of being a Royal Ascot winner.
The late Queen was a keen owner and breeder of thoroughbreds and produced more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign. Traditionally, the King and Queen arrive at Royal Ascot in a carriage procession with their guests. The tournament marks its 200th anniversary next year since it was first held in 1825 during the reign of George IV.
“And I hope that everyone here and those watching at home will enjoy five days of the best racing the sport has to offer.”
Royal Ascot comes at a busy time for King Charles, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer. On Saturday he was in London for the annual Trooping the Colour birthday parade, appearing on the palace balcony with the rest of his family, including the Princess of Wales, who is also undergoing treatment for cancer.
As well as giving tourists a chance to see celebrities, the popular races are a huge boost to the local economy. Tim, who lives next to the racecourse entrance, said his neighbours were making around £4,000 selling water and flip-flops.
The 62-year-old said Royal Ascot was “good for people’s jobs”, adding: “I’ve been thinking about making some money myself and have considered renting out my house”. “When we got the offer it was a great amount of money but we don’t want it to get destroyed.”
“We had lawn chairs stolen once so we have to be careful what we put outside but it’s only for one week a year and it brings in a lot of money for the area and we understand it’s good for people’s jobs.” John Grimes, who also lives near the racecourse, praised the high-profile event,.
The 52-year-old said: That’s great. That’s one of the reasons you live here, right? “The people here are enthusiastic. Our kids used to sell lemonade and brownies in front of our house to earn pocket money. Now they’re a little too old for that “cute” factor, but it was fun when they did it and I know others doing the same thing.”:
“It gets busy during the races, but it’s good for business. People come here and have breakfast or brunch before starting their day. We’re hiring more staff and shortening the menu to make life easier for our chefs. But we’re adding some cocktails to the menu because it’s kind of fun.”
