Queen Elizabeth not present at Royal Ascot kick-off | royals

Charles and Camilla were present, including taking part in the ‘royal procession’ that starts each race day. In addition to Charles and Camilla, many other British royals attended the horse races. For example, Princess Anne and her daughter Zara Tindall were there. Prince Edward and Countess Sophie, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edo also appeared at the event on the first day.

It is possible that Elizabeth will make her appearance later in the week at the five-day event, which will take place until June 18. Last year she did visit the famous horse races.

The 96-year-old queen was still present on Monday at the festivities surrounding the installation of Camilla as a member of the highest knighthood in the United Kingdom, the ‘Most Noble Order of the Garter’. Elizabeth has struggled with mobility issues for some time, causing her to miss several events over the holiday weekend in early June.

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