Queen Camilla is set to attend York Racecourse to honour the track for hosting the “World’s Best Race” last year, connecting her with the Royal Family's longstanding love of all things equestrian.
Her Majesty, who became patron of the course in 2024, will join the second day of the Ebor Festival.
York Racecourse can chart its storied history as far back as 1731, where the first recorded meeting took place.
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It hosts a number of prestigious races including the Ebor, Dante and Gimcrack Stakes as well as the Yorkshire Oaks and the Juddmonte International race.
Queen Camilla will attend York Racecourse next week to recognise the track's success
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In 2024, the Longines World Racing Awards recognised the Juddmonte International as the “World’s Best Race”.
As such, the Queen will attend on August 21 to mark the achievement by unveiling a plaque.
While there, she will also meet representatives from local charities supported by the track, members of the Yorkshire racing community and members of the York Racecourse team.
Camilla is also expected to award the winning trophy to the champions of the Ladies Day main event, the Yorkshire Oaks.
The Queen will further cement her connection to the Royal Family's love of horse racing
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Arriving at the track, Queen Camilla will be welcomed by Vice Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Chris Legard, the Chairman of York Race Committee, Mrs Bridget Guerin, and the Chief Executive of York Racecourse, Mr William Derby, along with other dignitaries.
She will also receive a salute a salute from the RAF Falcons display team, who are planned to be in attendance.
Since becoming patron, the Queen has been lending increased support to York Racecourse.
Last August, she opened the new Bustardthorpe End Development, which provides a shelter canopy for racegoers as well as food outlets and bookies.
York's Juddmonte International race was awarded the 'World's Best Race' last year
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Over the years, York’s charitable endeavours with local have raised more than £11,000,000 since 1971.
As well as working with Macmillan, York Racecourse’s local partners include The Collective Sharehouse, a volunteer charity based less than a mile from the racecourse which provides top-up food support and a café.
They also support Move the Masses, a walking buddy project which makes getting out for a walk a reality for people who would otherwise find it difficult to leave their homes.
The racecourse also works with the nearby Clifton Green Primary School as part of the Racing to School programme.
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The late Queen Elizabeth established the modern Royal Family's love of horse racing
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The late Queen Elizabeth II established the modern equestrian tradition among the Royal Family, remaining a huge racing fan throughout her 70-year reign.
The tradition continued through her daughter, Princess Anne, and granddaughter, Zara – who both share a passion for horses.
Even King Charles, as Prince of Wales, spent time competing in the saddle.
However, he was famously bested in a race in 1980 - which Queen Camilla "never forgave" his one time rival for.