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Thursday 20 June 2013

Calling all horse lovers - it's Royal Ascot!

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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