King Charles III will attend all five days of Royal Ascot alongside Queen Camilla, having discovered an unexpected enthusiasm for the prestigious racing event.
The monarch has "surprised himself" with his enjoyment of the occasion, according to a source.
Whilst the King has regularly attended the event over the years to support his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, his new leading role has sparked genuine passion.
"Camilla has been passionate about horse racing for many years but the King has surprised himself by how much he enjoys it," the source told The Sun.
King Charles III will attend all five days of Royal Ascot alongside Queen Camilla, having discovered an unexpected enthusiasm for the prestigious racing event.
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The couple will watch from the royal box, with the King expected to have two horses competing at the festival.
His three-year-old gelding The King's Falcon appears particularly promising following a victory at Carlisle just two weeks ago.
The source noted that the event provides "an opportunity to catch up with guests and show support for the horse racing industry."
Tuesday's opening day features the King Charles III Stakes as a highlight, though the complete list of runners and riders awaits official confirmation.
The royal couple will watch from the royal box, with the King expected to have two horses competing at the festival.
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The King's newfound racing enthusiasm comes as he prepares to miss riding at Trooping the Colour for the second consecutive year.
The 76-year-old monarch will instead travel by carriage during Saturday's official birthday parade.
His absence from horseback stems from ongoing health challenges following his cancer diagnosis.
Princess Anne will mount her horse this weekend for Trooping the Colour, marking a significant return to public riding nearly twelve months after suffering head injuries during an incident with a horse.
The 74-year-old royal is set to participate in Saturday's King's Birthday Parade in her ceremonial role as Gold Stick, Colonel of the Blues and Royals.
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Princess Anne will mount her horse this weekend for Trooping the Colour, marking a significant return to public riding nearly twelve months after suffering head injuries during an incident with a horse.
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Her appearance on horseback represents a remarkable recovery following last June's incident at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire, which left her hospitalised for five days with concussion and head injuries consistent with being struck by a horse.
The Princess typically rides during the annual ceremony, and her participation this year signals her determination to resume this tradition.
The Princess Royal spent five days in Southmead Hospital in Bristol following the accident, which occurred whilst she was walking within the grounds of her estate.
Speaking after the incident, Anne candidly admitted she could not "remember a single thing" about what happened.
Despite suffering what medical professionals described as a mild concussion and minor head injuries, the Princess demonstrated her characteristic resilience by returning to public duties just three weeks later, still sporting a black eye.
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