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King Charles III Honors Royal Tradition at Ascot
20 Jun
Summary
- The Royal Ascot procession dates back to 1825 with King George IV.
- The Duke of Wellington has ridden with the monarch since the first procession.
- Queen Anne established Royal Ascot in 1711, with the current week format in 1911.
The British monarchy recently showcased its practiced tradition at the opening day of Royal Ascot. King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the procession in open-top carriages, a custom that began in 1825.
This year, the 9th Duke of Wellington accompanied the King, maintaining a special invitation extended by King George IV. This tradition, initiated to publicly associate the monarch with the hero of Waterloo, has been upheld by successive Dukes of Wellington for two centuries.
Royal Ascot's origins trace back to Queen Anne in 1711, who established the racecourse. The event expanded to its current week-long format in 1911 under King George V. The royal meeting is now a pinnacle of the British racing and social calendar.
