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Royal Ascot
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Ascot:
The History |
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Reporting
Royalty: Behind the Scenes with the BBC's Royal Correspondent Author: Jennie Bond Publisher: Headline Date: May 2002 |
 Arriving in style, by car ... |
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 ... or by coach and horses! |
 The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive in the Royal Coach |
 Prince Charles sits opposite the Queen |
 There is a strict dress code in the Royal Enclosure |
 The Royal Standard flies, showing the Queen is here |
 Hats must be worn in the Royal Enclosure. A traditional bowler for this man ... |
 ... and something more colourful for Jennie Bond (a well-known TV presenter) |
 A parasol to keep cool as the sun shines |
 The Queen sometimes visits the paddock |
 Kieren Fallon mounts Malarkey |
 ... and Frankie Dettori rides Sentry |
 Time for a flutter ... |
 ... hoping your horse will come first .. |
 ... and enter the winners enclosure |
 Horses canter up to the starting stalls |
 The grandstand is packed |
 The winning post |
 Faithful Warrior smiles ... |
 ... attracting the attention of the ladies |
 While the men's attention is fixed ... |
 ... on the racecourse action |
 Darryll Holland (a "star" jockey) |
 Frankie Dettori celebrates victory with a flying dismount! |
 Pat Eddery (retired in 2003) |
 Lucky punters celebrate their wins with champagne |
 This lady is 5-1 |
 Hold your hat: the wind is blowing! |
 After the racing the band plays traditional British songs ... |
 ... the crowd sings along and waves flags |
 The Queen and her cavalcade ... |
 ... return to Windsor Castle |
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