One of Britain's most well-known racecourses, Ascot holds a special week of races in June each year called Royal Ascot, attended by The Queen, who has had an interest in horses since childhood. This week has become Britain's most popular race meeting, welcoming around 300,000 visitors over five days, all dressed up in their finest clothes and hats.
What does The Queen do at Ascot?
Each day of the week begins with the Royal Procession, when The Queen and accompanying Members of the Royal Family arrive along the track in horse-drawn landaus. They then spend the day watching the races from the Royal Enclosure.
In 2006, The Queen opened the redeveloped Ascot Racecourse by thanking all who had been involved.
Thanks to their hard work, we can look forward to many years of racing in a world class environment
The Queen
- Unfortunately due to the coronavirus pandemic, spectators have been told to stay at home for this.
- What is now known as Royal Ascot started to take shape with The Gold Cup in 1807, Ascot's oldest surviving race. The winning owners still receive a gold trophy which becomes their property.
Company profile page for Royal Ascot Management Co Ltd including stock price, company news, press releases, executives, board members, and contact information. Furthermore, Ascot Racecourse holds the Royal Ascot Cricket Club, which was founded in 1883. The club's ground is situated in the middle of the racecourse. Ascot United F.C., founded in 1965, is likewise based in the racecourse and is located towards the eastern side of the site. The club plays their home games there with a capacity of 1,150.
Why is The Queen involved at Ascot?
Ascot Racecourse was founded by Queen Anne in 1711, and has since received the patronage of a further eleven monarchs. The Ascot summer race meeting officially became a Royal week in 1911.
When Was Royal Ascot Founded 2019
The Queen is owner and breeder of many thoroughbred horses and shares her interest in horses with many members of her family. In fact, The Queen's own horses have won races at Royal Ascot a number of times.
When Was Royal Ascot Founded And What
The names of the week's races have a Royal theme, such as 'King George V Stakes', 'Diamond Jubilee Stakes' and 'Windsor Castle Stakes'.
Who Owns Royal Ascot
You can find out more about Ascot and how to attend on the Ascot website.
