The Queen at Royal Ascot Through the Decades

Royal Ascot, the biggest meeting in the flat racing calendar, is due to begin today. But due to the Covid-19 pandemic there will be no Queen, no Royal Procession and not much of an audience. Instead, we take a look back at Royal Ascot through the decades. The Queen has attended the sporting occasion every June during her 68-year reign, opening each day by parading in front of the crowds in her carriage. Princess Diana, Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother have all enjoyed watching the races over the yea