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Queen Elizabeth will not attend the Royal Ascot today, citing mobility issues – there will be a procession featuring Prince Charles, Camilla and Peter Phillips in the first carriage. An avid horse breeder, the Queen will likely watch from her home just seven miles away at Windsor Castle.
Traditionally, the Queen would arrive at the races in a carriage with her guests.
Following the first carriage are the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
The Princess Royal, The Lord de Mauley and Mr and Mrs William Nunneley will ride in the third carriage followed by the Ear and Countess of Hopetoun, Mr Tom Hooper and The Lady Alexandra Hooper in the fourth carriage.
The Queen, who has owned 22 winning horses at Royal Ascot, did not attend the first day of the races last year, however, she was present at day five of the event.
Her Majesty has attended every Royal Meeting since ascending to the throne in 1952, apart from when it was held behind closed doors in 2020.
The Queen has recently elected to forego several public appearances due to mobility issues.
The Queen did not the annual Order of the Garter procession yesterday, however the decision was expected and the Queen did attend a behind the scenes lunch and the investiture ceremony.
She was photographed before the event at Windsor Castle wearing a white gown and her blue Garter sash and holding a walking stick.
More to follow.
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