The horse race in Ascot will take place again with 12,000 guests – due to Corona under strict conditions. The Queen is also radiant again – in a mint green outfit.
Ascot (AP) – The British Queen visited the horse race in Ascot for the first time in two years on Saturday. Queen Elizabeth II smiled radiantly when she arrived in the afternoon to the applause of visitors in a mint green outfit and matching hat. The color of their headgear has traditionally been the subject of betting.
There was no carriage procession as usual this year. The 95-year-old monarch traveled by car from nearby Windsor. Besides her, only her eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, was spotted by the Royals. Usually the royal family can be seen at the high society event every day.
The Queen herself has four horses in the race: “Reach For The Moon”, “Tactical”, “Light Refrain” and “King’s Lynn” should all start on Thursday.
The five-day event, due to end on Saturday, is part of a UK government pilot project to test the return to mass events. Every day 12,000 guests were admitted, but they had to submit to strict conditions.
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