SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Fetch your 2m toppers! Ascot fears Covid rules are here to stay

Already the most exclusive section of the Queen’s race meeting, the Royal Enclosure could be about to become even more rarefied. Ascot Racecourse chief executive Guy Henderson has written to members of the invitation-only enclosure, warning them that social-distancing is expected to be still in place by the time of Royal Ascot next summer. Even … Read more

Now Royal Ascot considers axing traditional Rule Britannia and Land of Hope And Glory singalong

The Queen’s favourite sporting event, Royal Ascot, is considering axing Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory from its singalong next year. Organisers have confirmed they will potentially scrap the songs from the five-day Berkshire festival’s world-famous bandstand celebrations in 2021.  Hundreds of race-goers have gathered to sing around the bandstand at 6pm to … Read more

Absolutely Ascot star Alfie Best was forced to spend £4,500 on taxis

Absolutely Ascot star Alfie Best Jr admits he was forced to spend £4,500 on taxis as his £95k Audi was seized after he was caught speeding By Emily Webber For Mailonline Published: 23:38 BST, 15 August 2020 | Updated: 23:41 BST, 15 August 2020 Absolutely Ascot star Alfie Best Jr was forced to spend £4,500 … Read more

The Queen enjoys the final day of Royal Ascot – from her sofa

The Queen enjoys the final day of Royal Ascot – her favourite social engagement – from her sofa due to the coronavirus crisis Her Majesty usually attends all five days of racing, continuing 300-year tradition But the pandemic means this year’s event is being held behind closed doors The monarch could at least console herself … Read more

Royal Ascot fans dress up in their homes for broadcast races

Dedicated Royal Ascot have fans continued to show off their finest frocks and fascinators while celebrating the fourth day of the racing meet at home.  While revellers would normally have kicked off the weekend early by heading the to Berkshire racecourse this morning dressed in their finest frocks, the current coronavirus crisis means the action is … Read more

Royal Ascot revellers dress up in all their race day finery in their gardens

Royal Ascot fans have donned their best hat and dress from the comfort of their own home today as the race meeting commenced for the first time behind closed doors.  For the first time since becoming a ‘royal week’ in 1911 in Berkshire, the five-day 2020 festival – which takes place from today until June … Read more

Queen misses out on Royal Ascot visit for first time…

It was eerily quiet at Royal Ascot today as the world famous race meeting began behind closed doors with no crowds, pomp or presentations.   More than 300,000 guests, dressed in their finery, usually gather for the five-day sporting and social highlight in Berkshire, but coronavirus safety measures mean no one is allowed to attend.   Pictures … Read more

Queen reveals her lucky 13 favourite horses from her first Ascot Gold Cup winner to a riding pony

They are, possibly, the greatest loves of her life. At 94 and still riding out at Windsor each week, the Queen is synonymous with horses. Whether it be watching her favourite flat racers or hacking on her beloved Fell Pony, Emma, her passion and extraordinary expertise shines through. Indeed, in the words of her head … Read more