It is difficult for the meeting to sell itself as the pinnacle of Flat racing if so many of its races favour runners on one side of the track Big numbers were something of a theme at Royal Ascot this ...

The most exclusive area at the annual horse racing event is where the royal family drinks, dines and watches the action from The Royal Enclosure at Ascot dates back to 1807 and is the most exclusive ...

Crowds rose for the Royal Ascot meeting and ticket sales are already "ahead of the curve" for next year, but further improvements are planned for 2027. Nick Smith, director of racing and public ...

Harriet Phillips attended the final day of Royal Ascot with her new husband, Peter Phillips, but the star looked like she might have been about to marry the businessman again. Harriet, 45, looked ...

The Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to Royal Ascot last week, and her mother and sister-in-law were at her side to celebrate every second. Kate was greeted by cheers from the crowd as she ...

Royal Ascot is the premier British social event of the summer and takes place across five days in June. This year, I got to attend the iconic horserace on June 17—alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla ...

Fans were left speculating when Prince William and Princess Kate were seen leaving the Royal Ascot earlier than expected. They attended Day 2 of the races, arriving in the Royal Carriage Procession.

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One of the highlights of the British sporting summer, Royal Ascot is set to delight occasional racegoers and seasoned punters alike once again this week. There is more than £10 million up for grabs ...

The sun has shone for Royal Ascot 2026, offering up even more sartorial opportunity than usual. While the week-long event might be conservative in its dress code (guests in the Royal Enclosure must ...

"Just look at this place." Five words and a glorious vista were all jockey James McDonald needed when asked what made Royal Ascot special. The rider, who enjoyed three victories during an enthralling ...

Ryan Moore is on course to finish Royal Ascot as the meeting's leading jockey after a superb week in the saddle, recording six winners to take his overall tally at the royal meeting to 98. His ...