Today marked the third day of Royal Ascot, an annual horse racing competition that takes place in, you guessed it, Ascot! Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, the racecourse is approximately 6450 meters long and is attended, without fail, by a large number of British Royals, including the Queen herself.
The horses are all given quirky names like Bold Sniper, No Nay Never and Tercentenary Stakes. The spectators attending the event come dressed for the occasion, women with ostentatious hats, and men in tucks. This is a British spectacle not to be missed!
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Today is a very important day in the Royal Calendar as it marks the 60th year since the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Many of you may remember the Diamond Jubilee celebrations last year. The difference between the Diamond Jubilee and this year's 60th Coronation anniversary is to do with when the crown was physically placed on the Queen's head. Although Queen Elizabeth II wasn't formally crowned until June 2, 1953, she immediately became Britain's monarch upon the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952, hence why there are two celebrations!
'The Queen was accompanied by more than 20 members of her family, including the Duke of Edinburgh.' [...] 'Other royals present include Prince Harry, the Duke of York, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, the Princess Royal and Zara Phillips with her husband, rugby player Mike Tindall.'1
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