Royal Ascot 2025: Traditions, Participants, and Expectations

• Royal Ascot 2025 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the royal procession.
• King Charles III and the Queen will attend all days of the event.
• The competition remains popular, with an increase in visitors following the pandemic.

This is reported by The Guardian, Sky Sports.

Key Facts About Royal Ascot 2025

Royal Ascot will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first royal procession at its iconic competition. This year, King Charles III and the Queen will attend all five days of the event, confirming their interest in the races.

The event continues to maintain its popularity after the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a decline in attendance at other major competitions. In 2024, the number of visitors to Royal Ascot increased compared to the previous year.

Stars of Royal Ascot 2025

Renowned trainer Aidan O'Brien, who has become the most successful trainer at Royal Ascot, will present a number of his stars. Among them:

• Illinois – a horse being prepared for the Gold Cup, considered one of the favorites.
• Diego Velazquez – preparing for the Queen Anne Stakes.
• Los Angeles – will participate in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes.
• Serious Contender – plans to start in the King George V Handicap.

Traditions and Significance of Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot is an important part of British culture and sport. The traditions of the event, such as the royal procession, have remained unchanged for 200 years. The competition also serves as a platform for promoting British sport on the international stage.

Thanks to the royal presence, the event gains the status of an important cultural and economic phenomenon, attracting investments and tourists.

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