"The daily ceremonial arrival, in which the sovereign and members of the royal family travel by horse-drawn carriage from Windsor Castle to the Ascot Racecourse, resumed as per tradition."
Royal Ascot week commenced in June 2026, marking the 201st anniversary of the Royal Procession.
Background
- The procession was introduced by King George IV in 1825 to display royal pageantry.
- Queen Anne founded the Ascot racecourse in 1711, and the first race meeting was staged that year.
- The event was interrupted only by the two World Wars.
The 201st anniversary of the Royal Procession underscores the enduring pageantry of this cherished British tradition.