🐎 Today is the start of Royal Ascot, five days of horse racing with royal links dating back to the 1700’s.
@Ascot established its Royal connections back in 1711, when Queen Anne first saw its potential as an ideal place for “horses to gallop at full stretch.”
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Chris Ship
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NEW: Prince William will be at @Ascot today as expected but the Princess of Wales has decided, at the last minute, not to attend today.
Ascot had previously named her in the second carriage.
It’s understood she’s decided to find the right balance as she returns to public
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Chris Ship
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Royal Ascot is underway as King Charles and Queen Camilla in the first carriage lead the royal procession.
The sun’s out but it’s a windy day for ladies in hats on the Straight Mile👒
This royal tradition began 200 years ago by George IV in 1825 🐎
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Roya Nikkhah
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NEW - The Princess of Wales will now not attend Royal Ascot today with the Prince of Wales as expected. Royal sources say the princess is “disappointed” not to attend but has to find the right balance as she continues her recovery from cancer and a phased return to full duties