Royal Ascot 2: 2008-2018

[Molly2101]

I missed Anne yesterday. I guess I assumed if she was there she would be in a carriage.

Not much coverage today. Who else was in carriages? I have only seen the first two carriages.

Anne was definitely there yesterday. I imagine Anne will ride in a carriage today as it's Ladies Day.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Alexandra and Princess Michael were in a carriage yesterday I think.

Edit:

Todays' carriage riders are:

One: Queen, Duke of York, Mr John Warren and Mr Edward Young
Two: The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie
Three: The Earl of Snowden, The Countess of Snowden, Captain David Bowes-Lyon and Mrs David Bowes-Lyon
Four: Mr Charles Butter, Mrs Charles Butter, The Hon.Peter Stanley, The Hon. Mrs Stanley

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

I missed Anne yesterday. I guess I assumed if she was there she would be in a carriage.

Not much coverage today. Who else was in carriages? I have only seen the first two carriages.

A DF article from yesterday with many pictures:
Queen does a quick outfit change to attend Royal Ascot | Daily Mail Online

How does she do it? Her Majesty gives the Queen's speech and arrives at Ascot in time for the first race in a brand new yellow outfit

Getting dressed for a trip to the races is enough of a task for anyone to contend with in one day.

But today the Queen managed to preside over the State Opening of Parliament in the morning and then nip off to Ascot in time for the first race with a quick outfit change in between.

After appearing at Westminster in blue brocade, the monarch found time for a quick change and was wearing a sunny yellow outfit when she joined Prince Charles and Camilla in the royal carriage.

 

[Osipi]

I'm still trying to figure out whether the pattern of the dress under the blue coat for Parliament is the same pattern shown under the yellow coat for Ascot. My eyes aren't as sharp as they used to be.

Easily done. The Queen had to eat lunch sometime. Take of coat and hat for lunch, eat and don different coat and hat on the way out the door to the races.

 

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BBC Ascot live:
Royal Ascot 2017: Ladies Day - BBC Sport

"Everybody wants the Queen to get a winner"

You are probably aware that the Queen is actually a competitor at Royal Ascot.

Her Majesty is not saddling the favourite at 2:30, but she does own plenty of horses that have a chance at the Royal Meeting.

Her best chance of a winner this year appears to be the well-fancied Dartmouth running in the Hardwicke Stakes on Saturday - but Maths Prize, trained by Roger Charlton, also has a shout in the Britannia Stakes today.

Andrew Balding has trained for the Queen, and says punters would relish another Royal victory, like Estimate's in the 2013 Gold Cup.

"I don't think I've ever heard a reception like it, anywhere in the world,",said Balding.

"She's a great horse racing enthusiast, everybody wants her to have a winner, and she's got a couple of chances".

Odds on for pink today

Despite the wonderful array of hats on display today, all chatter at 2 o'clock will turn to the colour of the Queen's headpiece.

Alex the bookie told us his money is on pink... well we say his money...

Queen set to arrive at 2pm

The Queen will arrive at the Golden Gates at 14:00, accompanied by the Duke of York.

Prince Philip was discharged from hospital earlier, but it looks unlikely he'll be making an appearance.

Carriage one: The Queen, The Duke of York, John Warren, Edward Young

Carriage two: The Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie

Carriage three: The Earl of Snowdon, The Countess of Snowdon, Captain David Bowes-Lyon, Mrs David Bowes-Lyon

Carriage four: Charles Butter, Mrs Charles Butter, The Hon Peter Stanley, The Hon Mrs Peter Stanley

Edit

The Queen has arrived

The Duke of Edinburgh has skipped Ascot for a second day, following a brief stay in hospital, but the Queen has kept up her 100% attendance.

The carriages are making their way down the racecourse, carrying with them the answer to the biggest question of the day...

...the hat is pink.

Picture:
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-exper...6/22/3a04ad09-50d8-4c9f-b9c4-c907f1770d95.jpg

Edit Many pictures of HM from yesterday - this site will be updated with pictures from today:
http://www.gettyimages.no/photos/qu...beth ii&excludenudity=false&sort=best#license

Pictures from yesterday's Ascot - this site will be updated with pictures from today:
http://www.gettyimages.no/photos/ro...l&page=1&phrase=royal ascot&sort=best#license

 

[princess gertrude]

I have to say that it was very nice how the Duke of York's tie and waistcoat matched the Queen's outfit. I'm kind of sentimental like that.

 

[Osipi]

I noticed that too right off the bat. Son dressing to compliment his mother that he's escorting to the races. Very gentlemanly of him.

 

[Lady Marmalade]

Lovely again today. The York Princesses outfits are wonderfully coordinated. Beatrice has on an Amanda Wakeley dress with the sleeves lengthened.

Sophie's style is ALWAYS on point for Ascot. Love it!

 

[dbarn67]

Princess Eugenie is best dress of the day for me.

 

[MichelleQ2]

I'm still trying to figure out whether the pattern of the dress under the blue coat for Parliament is the same pattern shown under the yellow coat for Ascot. My eyes aren't as sharp as they used to be.

Easily done. The Queen had to eat lunch sometime. Take of coat and hat for lunch, eat and don different coat and hat on the way out the door to the races.

I thought the same thing - but could see no evidence of her dress under the yellow coat. but there was some yellow in the print she wore under the blue in the mornng - so completely feasible (and prob what us mere mortals would have done). either way - bravo! on the sartorial change.

 

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The picture links from Getty Images that i posted in post 1567 are now updatet.

Article from the DF:
Queen arrives at Ascot as Prince Philip recovers at home | Daily Mail Online

The show must go on! Queen presents the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot as she attends the races without Prince Philip for the second day running - while he recovers after a short stay in hospital

Her husband Prince Philip is recovering at home after being discharged from hospital, but the Queen is determined to stick rigorously to her schedule.

The monarch attended Royal Ascot, one of her favourite events of the year, without her husband for the second day running with Prince Andrew stepping up to accompany her in the traditional carriage procession.

Her Majesty was resplendent in a fuchsia coat and hat, showing no signs of fatigue after a busy two days that saw her attend the State Opening of Parliament yesterday, before nipping back to Windsor to host a lunch and make it to Ascot in time for the first race.

Today, she was back again to present the prestigious Gold Cup, won by Big Orange who held off a late charge by defending champion Order of St George to win a thrilling edition of the feature race.

Videos from today - HM is looking great:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWTKBqQ9YX8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDwqa8QP5gI

 

[Al_bina]

Ascot 2017, day 3
Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, and Serena, The Countess of Snowdon, are the best-dressed.

 

[Westfield Bakery]

Prince Edward looked good in his suit, his wife, Sophie, Princess Edward, Countess of Wessex looked wonderful in her dress.

Princess Michael looks great as usual, and the Queen and her daughter, Anne, always bond well.

 

[LauraS3514]

I'm still trying to figure out whether the pattern of the dress under the blue coat for Parliament is the same pattern shown under the yellow coat for Ascot. My eyes aren't as sharp as they used to be.

Easily done. The Queen had to eat lunch sometime. Take of coat and hat for lunch, eat and don different coat and hat on the way out the door to the races.

I thought the same thing - but it's not. Over on "From Her Majesty's Jewel Vault" someone did a side-by-side comparison of the dresses, and while they are very similar, they are different dresses.

From Her Majesty's Jewel Vault: State Opening of Parliament and Royal Ascot, Day 2 (the comparison is down in the comments)

 

[Osipi]

I thought the same thing - but it's not. Over on "From Her Majesty's Jewel Vault" someone did a side-by-side comparison of the dresses, and while they are very similar, they are different dresses.

From Her Majesty's Jewel Vault: State Opening of Parliament and Royal Ascot, Day 2 (the comparison is down in the comments)

OK. Gotcha. Then..... sometime after lunch when the Queen repaired to her chambers to "freshen up", the change of clothes were in order. This is a woman that is very familiar with Balmoral rules where people are constantly changing clothes as the hours of the day tick off. I think we can add another title to HM's long list of them.

Quick Change Mistress.

 

[Lumutqueen]

Carriages today, only HM for royals in the carriages.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDAIGQPXsAA60EV.jpg

 

[Lumutqueen]

We are in turquoise this afternoon. Although, some people could call it light blue my eyes aren't good today! ha.

Mr Erik Penser is a Swedish stable owner, we know Mr Tom van Straubenzee (are they right in referring to him as William's best man)?

The Hon. Peter Stanley & wife Frances is a stud manager and the Earl of Derby's brother. John and his wife Carolyn we know.

John Gosden is a famous British race horse trainer, awarded an OBE this year and his wife Ms Rachel Hood a lawyer and race horse owner. Mr and Mrs Wingfield Derby Suffolks High Sheriff.

Wing Commander Sam Fletcher, Queens Equerry (he is absolutely beaming)!, Mr and Mrs Charles Butter just very good friends apparently.

 

[Rudolph]

Anyone know why Harry wasn't at Ascot this year?

 

[Lumutqueen]

There have been rumours he's in Toronto.

 

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BBC Ascot live:
Royal Ascot 2017: Day four - BBC Sport

The Royal Procession cometh

The Queen will be making her way along the racecourse shortly to begin the day's racing action in earnest.

Her Majesty is the only member of her immediate family involved today.

Carriage One: The Queen, Captain David Bowes-Lyon, Mr Erik Penser, Mr Thomas van Straubenzee.

Carriage Two: The Hon. Peter Stanley, The Hon. Mrs Stanley, Mr John Warren and The Lady Carolyn Warren.

Carriage Three: Mr John Gosden, Ms Rachel Hood and Mr and Mrs Nicholas Wingfield Diby.

Carriage Four: Wing commander Sam Fletcher, Mrs David Bowes-Lyon and Mr and Mrs Charles Butter.

Edit

The Queen finally wears blue

A big 'ooooooooooh' fills the Parade Ring at Royal Ascot as the Queen emerges.

If I'm not mistaken, that is a baby blue outfit.

I am willing to be corrected however...

Picture:
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-exper...6/23/5a1998d0-0683-4d7d-9d96-889bd55ab632.jpg

Edit Many pictures of HM from yesterday - this site will be updated with pictures from today:
Queen Elizabeth Ii Pictures and Photos | Getty Images

Pictures from yesterday's Ascot - this site will be updated with pictures from today:
Royal Ascot Pictures and Photos | Getty Images

 

[Lumutqueen]

Sarah Ferguson is at Royal Ascot today withe Beatrice, Eugenie and Prince Andrew.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017...me_the_Queen_to_Ascot-m-134_1498224923737.jpg

 

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The picture links from Getty Images that i posted in post 1582 are now updatet.

Video from today - HM is looking great:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZPSdrSY2RU

 

[Al_bina]

Ascot 2017, Day 4
Lady Carolyn Warren looked lovely.

 

[fandesacs2003]

I don't know if this Is the correct thread
From Paris Match
La petite Sheika Al Jalila vole la vedette à la princesse Eugenie à Ascot http://www.parismatch.com/Royal-Blo...edette-a-la-princesse-Eugenie-a-Ascot-1292612

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

It was great to see all the photos and videos of Royal Ascot so far. The photo of Catherine and Sophie on the first day was hilarious! I've always thought it was nice that they have a good relationship.
Seeing little Sheikha Al Jalila was cute, she looks so grown up.

 

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BBC Ascot live:
Royal Ascot 2017: Day five - BBC Sport

Set for the biggest crowd of the week

The horses are being paraded, trainers and owners are whispering advice to their jockeys, and the crowds, expected to reach about 70,000, are piling in to the course.

The fifth and final day of action at Royal Ascot 2017 is nearing.

A 24th Royal Ascot win for Her Majesty?

As you may be aware, the Queen is notable for her knowledge and experience of horse racing.

She owns several horses, and has won hundreds of races in her 65 years in the sport.

Her latest victory at Royal Ascot, her 23rd, came last year as Dartmouth came home in a pulsating Hardwicke Stakes.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained horse is her last hope of picking up a victory this year, and has a good chance, having won the Yorkshire Cup on the Knavesmire last month.

One of the most remarkable Royal Ascot moments of all time came in 2013, when Estimate, owned by Her Majesty, won the Gold Cup.

The crowd will hope to have something to cheer about today, as the Queen hopes to continue her sporting success.

The Queen deserves a winner'

How are we all doing for energy? Have you paced yourself through the five days or are you floundering like a favourite in the final furlong who has given too much early in the race?

One person who knows exactly how to pace herself is Her Majesty the Queen – but what a pace. In a week that has seen her deliver The Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, her husband be admitted to hospital, and cope with record breaking temperatures at the world’s most famous race meeting, the least she deserves is a winner.

Dartmouth may just deliver that in the Hardwicke Stakes at 15:40. Dartmouth’s win in the same race last year was one of the most popular wins of the year.

The big Group 1 race is worth an enormous £340,000. The Diamond Jubilee Stakes is the last of the 8 Group 1 races to be run this year at Royal Ascot.

It is worth noting that we expect the biggest crowd of the week in today, nudging up towards 75,000 people, so expect congestion around the course.

 

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BBC Ascot live:
Royal Ascot 2017: Day five - BBC Sport

How will Her Majesty finish the week?

Blue, green, pink and yellow - but what will today bring?

The bookies have made their decisions, the money is on, and we'll find out when the Royal procession arrives at 14:00 BST.

Today in the Royal procession:

Carriage 1: Her Majesty the Queen, The Duke of York, Mr Stephen Knott, Mr John Warren.

Carriage 2: Sir Michael Rake, Lady Rake, Mr John Warren, Mr Mark Davies, Mrs Mark Davies.

Carriage 3: Mr Bernard Kantor, Mrs Bernard Kantor, Mr Charles Hill, Mrs Charles Hill.

Carriage 4: Mr Michael Bell, Mrs Michael Bell, Mr Edward Walker, Mrs Edward Walker.

Purple reign

A minute-and-a-half early, The Queen comes through the golden gates in radiant purple.

The final Royal Procession of 2017 is about to begin.

Picture: https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-exper...6/24/42a75713-f10a-478d-bd09-aaf2d7d4f5e2.jpg

How to spot Her Majesty's horse

The Queen has two runners today, both Learn By Heart in the 14:30 Chesham Stakes, and Dartmouth in the Hardwicke Stakes at 15:40.

But how do you pick the jockey out of a big crowd?

Her Majesty's distinctive registered racing colours (termed silks), as worn by the jockeys riding her race horses, are the same as those used by her father and great-grandfather, King Edward VII.

They feature a purple and scarlet jacket with gold braiding, with a black cap, as seen below.

The hat-chat has finished for 2017

Now the final Royal Procession has finished for this year, what are we doing to talk about now?

I'll have to wait for another year to discuss somebody's hat as much.

However, that does mean that the racing action is about to begin.

Many pictures of HM from yesterday - this site will be updated with pictures from today:
Queen Elizabeth Ii Pictures and Photos | Getty Images

Pictures from yesterday's Ascot - this site will be updated with pictures from today:
Royal Ascot Pictures and Photos | Getty Images

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

The picture links from Getty Images that i posted in post 1588 are now updatet.

Video from today - HM is looking great:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y49ZqUVdm2Y

 

[M. Payton]

Thank you for the video. I love it when the women curtsy and the men bow to HM. Guess that is the old fashion in me, seeing how they do that shows respect to Hm and is the right thing to do.

 

[soapstar]

Once again, I've deleted a few posts. This thread isn't about who is the prettiest, or who is the most photographed royal. Please stay on topic.

 

[Countessmeout]

There have been rumours he's in Toronto.

I haven't heard that All talk is he is in Africa for ten days working with elephants again. He will be back soon as he has an event on Friday I believe with the queen. Seems when ever he us missing he us said to be off with her.