Day 2 - Prince Ricardo De La Cerda
The British Royal Family attended the second day of races at the Ascot Racecourse on June 21st. Royal Ascot is a permanent fixture on the British Royal Family’s June calendar and the late Queen attended all five days of the horse-racing event for over 70 years. This year, Royal Ascot follows Order of the Garter Service, Trooping the Colour and the Coronation.
Day One
A Royal Procession of four carriages traveled from Windsor Castle to the Ascot Racecourse in horse-drawn landaus, before the Royal Family and their guests spent the day in the Royal Enclosure:
The King and Queen are joined by the Earl and Countess of Halifax in the First Carriage at #RoyalAscot today!
The Queen and the Countess are former sisters-in-law as both were previously married to the Parker-Bowles brothers.
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) June 21, 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla (wearing her 5-strand Pearl Choker with Topaz Clasp) were joined by the Earl and Countess of Halifax in the First Carriage. The Queen and the Countess are former sisters-in-law as both were previously married to the Parker-Bowles brothers.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are in the second carriage in the procession.
They are joined by Lord Soames of Fletching and Lady Sarah Keswick.#RoyalAscot pic.twitter.com/NXg6gep71H
— Charlie Proctor (@MonarchyUK) June 21, 2023
Lord Soames and Lady Sarah Keswick joined the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in the Second Carriage.
The Procession at #RoyalAscot today:
The King & Queen
The Earl & Countess of Halifax
The Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh
Lord Soames
Lady Sarah Keswick
Zara & Mike Tindall
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) June 21, 2023
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Zara and Mike Tindall were joined by Mr & Mrs. William Haggas in the Third Carriage.
Finally, in the fourth carriage is Lord and Lady Lloyd Webber.
Sir Michael Stoute, who trained Estimate to Gold Cup success ten years ago for Queen Elizabeth II, is also honoured with a seat in the carriage.
As is Lady Spencer-Churchill.#RoyalAscot pic.twitter.com/A4JeNP3B46
— Charlie Proctor (@MonarchyUK) June 21, 2023
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The Fourth Carriage included Sir Michael Stoute, Lady Charles Spencer-Churchill, and Lord and Lady Lloyd Webber
The Princess Royal (wearing her Aquamarine Pineflower Brooch) and Prince Michael and Princess Michael of Kent were also present.