Monarch Charles Slated for Daily Attendances at Ascot Following Newfound Passion for Horse Racing Events
King Charles' Passionate Debut at Royal Ascot
King Charles III has made it clear he's here for every day of Royal Ascot, after stunning himself with his newfound love for the occasion. Alongside Camilla, they'll cheer their horses on from the royal box all five days.
Charles has been a regular at this event for years, supporting his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, who adored horse racing. Camilla, too, shares the same passion. But since ascending the throne, Charles has taken a more active role, reveling in the chance to mingle with guests and lend his support to the horse racing industry.
Intriguingly, it seems that Charles has been pleasantly surprised by his growing enthusiasm for the event. A source dished: "Camilla has been a horse racing enthusiast for quite some time, but Charles has discovered a newfound love for it. He's enjoyed every minute of it."
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It's been rumored that King Charles has two horses participating in the festival, although the full list of runners and riders hasn't been confirmed yet. One potential contender is The King's Falcon, a three-year-old gelding that won its last race at Carlisle two weeks prior.
The week kicks off on Tuesday, spotlighting the King Charles III Stakes on the opening day.
Interestingly, recent reports reveal that the King won't be riding horseback at Trooping the Colour tomorrow. This makes it the second year in a row that he's chosen to travel in a carriage for his official birthday parade due to health issues related to his prostate and cancer diagnoses.
BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM
By Matt Wilkinson, Royal Editor
Football legend David Beckham paid homage to King Charles during a palace awards bash, potentially rehearsing for a possible knighthood. The ex-England captain, 50, was among the high-profile attendees at the 35th anniversary of the King's Foundation Awards at St James's Palace.
Also in attendance were Hollywood actresses Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet, who was heard telling Charles: "Don't worry, I've got your back." Penny Lancaster, who is an ambassador for the foundation alongside Beckham, praised His Majesty, commenting: "He's been an absolute pioneer and visionary."
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(Enrichment Data: King Charles III participated actively in Royal Ascot for the first time as monarch in 2023, marking a return to a tradition previously upheld by Queen Elizabeth II. He became the first reigning monarch since Queen Elizabeth to ride on horseback at the parade at Royal Ascot since her participation in 1986. This gesture highlighted his commitment to the event and to following in his mother’s royal traditions. Also, there's no detailed public record from 2023 specifically listing horses owned by King Charles III at Royal Ascot that year, but recent reports confirm that the king typically enters horses under the royal racing colors. For example, in 2025, he was reported to have two horses competing at the festival, which he would watch from the royal box. However, similar, though not identical, arrangements are likely for 2023. Additionally, Charles' attendance and participation in Royal Ascot in 2023 has increased due to his personal interest and involvement since becoming king.)
- King Charles III, intensifying his connection with the event, found a newfound love for horse racing at Royal Ascot, as he had a horse, The King's Falcon, participating in the festival.
- During the week of Royal Ascot, besides cheering on his horse from the royal box, King Charles III also expressed his support for the racing industry, mirroring the passion his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, had for the sport.
