Royal Ascot 2: 2008-2018


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Not everything has to be about charity. Attending Ascot is like the Monaco royals attending the Grand Prix. A 305 year tradition is something that has obviously been held important by the royal family through many changes. I they are both busy with other engagements during the period that is one thing. But not finding time to spare when you don't have engagements, to make an appearance, shows a lack of interest. And in a future king, that is sad.
 
Has Kate or William ever attended Ascot when they were not married?

I don't think so, as I just searched on Google for them but no results as far as I could see of them at Ascot came up. Please correct me if I'm wrong, though!
 
Birgitte's, The Duchess of Gloucester, ensemble and pearls were lovely. Princess Haya's dress was all right, but the hat was a bit odd. Sophie's, The Countess of Wessex, dress was overwhelming. The wafer hat and hairstyle were nice.

Prince Andrew and Prince Henry are quite handsome.
 
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I don't think horse racing is William's (or Kate's) thing ...he's a polo guy. He and Kate have been to several polo events since marrying. Has Kate ever even ridden? Don't recall any pics of it.

I would imagine they will eventually attend Ascot. There are plenty of royals there and it's not some sort of charity event or thank you event.

I think it was nice they went to Ireland instead.


LaRae
 
The Ireland excuse only flies for one day, it is a five day event. :ermm:

Royals aren't simply patrons, no everything is about charity. The pomp and circumstance, and appearances are just as important, especially in the day and time when republicanism is growing. If supporting a 300 year old tradition isn't important, then what is?? This isn't the firs year it has been missed by the couple. It's their job. People don't always like all aspects of their job but still do it. I highly doubt attending a race could be too bad.


I just find it humorous when we look at things like Trooping, and people are happy the Cambridges and Harry are moved forward more, emphasis on slimming down. Isnt it all the more reason for them to attend Ascot? They are the future of the monarchy, it should be more important for them to attend than the Gloucesters and others.
 
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Emily Andrews from The Sun just tweeted that William and Kate will be attending Ascot tomorrow.
 
.@byEmilyAndrews @TheSun reporting The Cambridges will make their 1st Royal Ascot Appearance tomorrow.
 
:previous: The Daily Fail are known for their obvious errors, spelling mistakes and mix up of royals. Honestly, it makes me wonder if their articles ever get read and checked for mistakes before they are submitted to the site - and also how their journalists/publishers passed their English exams! :D

Back on topic, thank you to those who shared the photos of Royal Ascot today. I wonder if HM's horse, Dartmouth, will win this year as he will be competing. I hope that the Cambridges can attend one time, I'm looking forward into seeing what Catherine will wear. I'm probably incorrect but I don't recall Harry attending before, is this is first time or not?

Harry has been attending for quite a few years now.
 
Some pictures from Day 1
Queen brightens up dreary day at Royal Ascot with eye-catching yellow ensemble | UK | News | London Evening Standard

Princess Anne, The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester
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Princess Anne and the Duchess of Gloucester
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Prince Charles, The Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Beatrice
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Princess Beatrice
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Group
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Princess Anne
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Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall
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Zara and Mike Tindall
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I don't think horse racing is William's (or Kate's) thing ...he's a polo guy. He and Kate have been to several polo events since marrying. Has Kate ever even ridden? Don't recall any pics of it.

I would imagine they will eventually attend Ascot. There are plenty of royals there and it's not some sort of charity event or thank you event.

I think it was nice they went to Ireland instead.


LaRae

I agree that it was nice that they visited Northern Ireland today. It's a part of the kingdom that has infrequent royal visits.

Looking forward to seeing the Cambridges at Ascot tomorrow.
 
Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall have horses running at Ascot this week.

Prince Charles prepares to make horse racing the sport of kings again with first runners at Royal Ascot

Three-year-old Carntop, lines up in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes on Friday, for which he is currently second-favourite, while four-year-old Pacify contests the listed Wolferton Handicap on Saturday.

I agree that it was nice that they visited Northern Ireland today. It's a part of the kingdom that has infrequent royal visits.

Charles and Camilla visited Northern Ireland just 3 weeks age.:whistling:
 
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300+ years is a very long standing tradition and Royal Ascot has played a big part in what has been called "The Season". It was the time for "le bon ton" to get out there and socialize. It was the time when the young debutantes to be presented at court then a flurry of house parties, balls, afternoon teas in what became known as the "marriage market". Its not only a time for horse racing but also a time to be seen and to see who's who in the social hierarchy. Kind of puts me into the mood of watching My Fair Lady once again. Always kicked off by the monarch's official birthday and then the Order of the Garter ceremony, Ascot was the third in the Royal Trifecta of "the Season".

The Royal Family has always played a very important part in Ascot week. They were the cream of the crop, the upper echelons of society and how close you were seated to them was considered a measure of one's importance. To actually be invited to sit in the Royal Ascot box guaranteed you an invitation to the best occasions and parties. Kind of like a modern day A list meter.

I think we've seen a lot of indication so far in 2016 that the Cambridges are preparing to step up more and more into their royal destinies. Going to NI for a garden party, appearing at Ascot with the Royal Family, William being admitted to the Privy Counsel and as we saw at the Patron's Lunch, riding behind the Queenmobile in the "heir and spare" mobile" is letting the world know these 3 younger royals are ready and prepared to take their place. It must ease HM's mind that her family is 100% behind her and ready and willing to follow in her footsteps.

Tradition and pomp and circumstance and pageantry is what the British do best and when a lot of things are being tossed out the window as the globe modernizes, it is refreshing to know that some things stay the way they were.
 
I'm glad to see that Ascot will remain an important part of the Royal year. The Queen has always enjoyed it of course, but Charles and Camilla really seem to get into the spirit of things and there are always other members of the family there as well, including Harry, who's becoming a regular.
 
W&K are rumored to make their first appearance at Ascot.
The rumor is also that George will join them.

Maybe W&K will attend or maybe not.

Maybe they will attend in order to present trophies.

Maybe each day a different member of the British Royal Family will present trophies to the winners.

Does the Queen have a horse running tomorrow?
 
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are likely to make an appearance at Ascot. I do not see any reason for Prince George to attend such event as he is too small.
 
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The Queen has some royal competition in the owner's box this year. Charles and Camilla have some horses in this year as well.

Royal Ascot 2016: Queen’s strong string can deliver Royal win

Tomorrow she has Light Music running in the Jersey stakes.
Her best contender is Dartmouth competing in the Hardwicke stakes on Saturday.

Camilla and Charles have Carntop in the Edward VII stakes Friday and Pacify going in the Wolferton stakes on Saturday.
 
I can't imagine George attending either due to his age and the type of event, how things are set up etc.

I don't remember Wills and Harry going when little...?

LaRae
 
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are likely to make an appearance at Ascot. I do not see any reason for Prince George to attend such event as he is too small.

I doubt George will attend, but wouldn't he look adorable in a little suit with tails and a tiny top hat :D
 
Charles and Camilla have made yearly visits since 2013. That said, there has always been an added security concern when sending royals there. In 2015 there were serious concerns about security when he visited both the republic and Northern Ireland, on both sides of the border. Logistically and security wise, it isn't as simple as sending someone to Wales or Scotland for an event.
 
W&K are rumored to make their first appearance at Ascot.
The rumor is also that George will join them.

Maybe W&K will attend or maybe not.
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Well isn't tomorrow the Duke of Cambridge stakes? William doesn't seem much of a racing fan, nor does Catherine, although her parents rode in a carriage the year the Cambridges married and owned part of a race horse.
If the Cambridges attend, I wonder which carriage they'll be in.
I don't recall ever seeing children at Ascot - but maybe the Queen wants to get George addicted to racing early:whistling: just kidding, I'd be astonished if Prince George appeared.
 
Guys, young kids George's age can't go to Royal Ascot.

William and Catherine have gone to the races before, just not Royal Ascot. Catherine attended the races with her mother, sister and friends very often before her marriage. It's just in recent years since her marriage that her appearances at the races slowed down.
 
I can't imagine George attending either due to his age and the type of event, how things are set up etc.

I don't remember Wills and Harry going when little...?

I recall when Zara was really young, about 12 or 13 or so, she attended Ascot, and as I recall, she had to get special permission to do so.

That rumour about Prince George being there would have come from some reporter not having a clue. Like that reporter on BBC the other day reporting from the Patron's Lunch that Princess Beatrix [sic] and Princess Eugenie were there. It was quite clear; he called her Beatrix.
 
That rumour about Prince George being there would have come from some reporter not having a clue.

The bookies were also taking bets.
10-1 that George will attend.
 
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Anyone that has been following George since his birth knows that his interests right now lie in trains, planes, things that go vrooom and dinosaurs. Watching horses go in circles I don't think would be very amusing for him. Maybe after he learns how to place a wager maybe? :whistling:
 
Anyone that has been following George since his birth knows that his interests right now lie in trains, planes, things that go vrooom and dinosaurs. Watching horses go in circles I don't think would be very amusing for him. Maybe after he learns how to place a wager maybe? :whistling:

You bet! ;) I speak from experience!
 
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