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Following in Grandpa’s Footsteps: Lady Louise Participates In Carriage Driving at RWHS
13-year-old Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor may look very much like her paternal grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II; but there is one interest she shares with her paternal grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh: carriage driving. On the final day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show this morning, Louise was seen at the helm of a one-horse carriage leading the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society into the arena. She was in a red … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Horses, In-Laws, Isla Phillips, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Phillips, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Savannah Phillips, Sport, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex, Viscount Severn | 3 CommentsFamily Day Out For The Wessexes and The Phillipses At Royal Windsor Horse Show
Three of the youngest descendants of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip enjoyed the fun and games set-up as part of the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Saturday, strapping themselves in for some rock climbing before hurling themselves down an inflatable slide. James, Viscount Severn played with Savannah and Isla Phillips throughout the afternoon, watched on by their parents. The trio – who are 10th, 14th and 15th in line to the … Continue reading
Posted in Bahrain, The United Kingdom | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Isla Phillips, King Hamad of Bahrain, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Phillips, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Savannah Phillips, The Countess of Wessex, The Earl of Wessex, Viscount Severn | Leave a commentAnother Year, Another Royal Windsor Horse Show
It’s that time of year again! The Royal Windsor Horse Show kicked off Wednesday in Windsor Great Park. Driving herself to the event was Queen Elizabeth, who later watched on with glee as her horse Tower Bridge came second in the Cuddy Heavyweight Hunter Class competition. The Duke of Edinburgh also attended day one, though he did not accompany the Queen – he arrived driving a carriage led by four black … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Animals, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Horses, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Sport, The Duke of Edinburgh | 1 CommentHow Grand! Queen Elizabeth Wins A Tesco Voucher At Royal Windsor Horse Show
Britain’s 90-year-old monarch was all giggles earlier today as she won a £50 Tesco voucher during the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The voucher – which put a smile on Queen Elizabeth’s face as she firmly clutched it in her hand – was part of her prize as the owner of the first place runner in the Tattersalls & RoR Thoroughbred Ridden Show, Barber’s Shop. Also amongst the Queen’s winnings was £70 … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Horses, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Sport | Leave a commentThe Phillips Girls Run Riot with Lady Louise at RWHS
Two of the smallest members of the extended Windsor clan appeared to have a brilliant day in the sunshine whilst at the second last day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show today. Savannah and Isla Phillips ran around and played with their older cousin Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, before being treated to an ice-cream. The two girls also went on the merry-go-round and the ferris wheel with their parents, Peter and Autumn. View … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Isla Phillips, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Phillips, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Savannah Phillips, Viscount Severn | 1 CommentQueen Elizabeth Joined by Granddaughter Louise at RWHS
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Winsdor attended the third day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show alongside her mother, the Countess of Wessex, and grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, today. View image | gettyimages.com The youngster was dressed casually as she watched the horse events from the sidelines, in a tweed blazer and navy jeans. Queen Elizabeth – who appeared in high spirits all day – later spent time with the King of Bahrain, Hamad … Continue reading
Posted in Bahrain, The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, King Hamad of Bahrain, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Royal Windsor Horse Show, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York | Leave a commentRoyal Windsor Horse Show Kicks Off For 2015
Queen Elizabeth II was joined by the Duchess of Cornwall as she attended the opening day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show today. The two women chatted happily as they stood watching some of the competitions, including the Novice Heavyweight Hunter contest which saw the Queen’s horse Tower Bridge come third. Another of the Queen’s horses, Barker’s Shop, placed second in a different event. View image | gettyimages.com During the day, … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Horses, Royal Windsor Horse Show, The Duchess of Cornwall | 1 CommentHamdan & Nasser Win Endurance Race At Royal Windsor Horse Show
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince, and Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain won the Royal Windsor Endurance 120km CEI** competition race. The two brothers-in-law crossed the finishing line hand in hand. After the race, Sheikh Nasser said, “We wanted to make both fathers happy – King Hamad and my father-in-law Mohammed Bin Rashid – by crossing the line together.” Sheikh Nasser went on saying, … Continue reading
Posted in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Horse Racing, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Sport | 1 CommentLady Louise Steals the Show
Windsor Castle has been hosting the Royal Windsor Horse Show and the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo this week. The Royal Windsor Horse Show has been held annually since 1943 and is a favourite of the Queen’s, who regularly puts in an appearance. This year was no exception, and the Queen braved the weather to attend several times. Prince Philip helped out with judging and with presentation of prizes. On Saturday … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Horses, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Royal Windsor Horse Show, The Countess of Wessex, The Earl of Wessex, Viscount Severn, Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo | Leave a comment