The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, made a stylish appearance at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday as they attended the prestigious King George’s Weekend, one of the biggest events on the British flat racing calendar.
Princess Anne has joined entrants in the famous King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, a race which attracts some of the world’s best thoroughbreds and international contenders each year.
Sir Tim completed the occasion with a distinctive accessory, wearing the Mithra Super Fashion horse print silk tie.
Their appearance added a royal touch to an afternoon of high-profile racing, with the Group 1 competition featuring seven elite winners from four countries on two continents.
Among the headlines was the Japanese Masquerade Ball, who arrived at Ascot hoping to become the first Japanese-trained horse to win the historic race.
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes remain one of the highlights of the summer racing season, attracting leading owners, trainers and jockeys from around the world.
