I went to Royal Ascot sporting a hat from Kate's milliner, but the highlight was seeing King Charles looking so well and Lady Gabriella Windsor smiling, writes REBEKAH ABSALOM READ MORE: It was Kate's crowning glory - and the achievement of a lifetime for Royal milliner, Jess Collett. 'I felt like the stars had aligned and I can die happy now,' she said as she watched the Coronation..
. By Rebekah Absalom Published: 08:28, 20 June 2024 | Updated: 08:55, 20 June 2024 e-mail 2 View comments The grand opening of Royal Ascot was a truly heartwarming experience. Arriving at the Berkshire racecourse for the first time, I immediately made my way to the parade ring to secure a front-row view of the famous carriage procession.
Dating back to 1711, the event has featured the procession since 1825, when King George IV led four coaches up the Straight Mile. Surrounded by fellow royal enthusiasts, I eagerly awaited the two o'clock royal appearance, promptly followed by the Queen Anne Stakes, the first race of the day. King Charles and Queen Camilla led the carriage procession at Royal Ascot on Tuesday MailOnline's senior features writer Rebekah Absalom attended the races for the first time King Charles and Queen Camilla were the first to arrive, accompanied by their close friends, the Duke and Duchess of Wellington.
There was some uncertainty regarding Charles's attendance due to ongoing cancer treatment, but it was encouraging see him looking well and waving to the jubilant crowd. Camilla.
