Britain’s King Charles III is set to feature prominently at this year’s Royal Ascot, as the race week bids to forge a new identity since the death of Queen Elizabeth II
The horse racing spectacle became synonymous with the late monarch, with her deep passion for the sport a hook on which the festival hung its hat on. Thousands would flock to watch her and the royal entourage make their way in horse-drawn carriages up the Straight Mile in front of packed grandstands each day before racing got underway. Her presence was not purely ceremonial, though. She loved racing and saw 24 horses she owned win at the festival.
It follows delays to the Epsom Derby and Grand National earlier this year which were both targeted by animal rights activists who broke onto the track. Event organizers said they have worked closely with local police and “will have additional security around the site as well as enhanced CCTV provision and there will be increased police presence throughout the week.
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