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Riding High at Royal Ascot: A Regal Rush of Horses and Hats
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Author: Susanne Krober
Step into the world of Royal Ascot, an annual extravaganza (June 17-21) that draws throngs of horse racing enthusiasts, including the British royal family. King Charles III, (76) Queen Camilla (77), and others have this event marked on their calendars, making it a renowned highlight in the royal schedule.
For Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in 2022, this week-long racing event was one of her favorite royal engagements. At Ascot, the air is thick with elegance, competition, and a distinctive royal charm.
The dress code for women requires modest attire; knee-length dresses are the norm. What truly captures attention, though, is headwear. The Ascot website unequivocally states, "Hats must be worn. A head covering or fascinator with a minimum diameter of 10 cm is permitted." Gentlemen are expected to don top hats.
King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne (74), and friends from high society gather to witness the horses and jockeys on the racetrack. The most coveted race of the week, the "Gold Cup," takes place on the third day of "Royal Ascot."
Here's a fun question: Can royals like King Charles and the late Queen enjoy a flutter (bet) at Royal Ascot? The answer lies in tradition and ceremony. Although betting is a common spectator activity, royal family members are seen mostly in their ceremonial roles and as patrons. Hence, they refrain from engaging in betting activities.
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Royals like King Charles and Queen Camilla have followed this tradition of abstaining from horse race gambling at Royal Ascot since the event's inception in 1711 under Queen Anne. The event is centered around ceremony, fashion, and the presence of the royal family rather than participating in betting[1][4][5].
Royal family members like King Charles and Queen Camilla, despite their deep interest in horse racing, do not partake in betting activities during the Royal Ascot event, following a tradition that has been upheld since its inception in 1711. Instead, the royal family enjoys the spectacle of various sports entertainment such as horse racing, mixed with the pomp and circumstance of royal ceremony and fashionable attire.
