Overview

• The King and Queen will be present at every session of the five-day meeting from Tuesday to Saturday, cheering from the royal box.
• Charles has embraced horse racing since becoming monarch and surprised himself with his passion for the sport.
• He is believed to have two horses entered this year, including The King’s Falcon, which won at Carlisle two weeks ago.
• Health precautions following prostate surgery and cancer treatment will see Charles travel by carriage instead of riding at Saturday’s Trooping the Colour.
• Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward will mount their horses for the traditional parade in his stead.