King Charles and Queen Camilla beam as they make surprise visit to Epsom races
ok.co.ukKing Charles and Queen Camilla made an unexpected visit to the Epsom races for a very touching reason.The Royal duo was spotted landing on the turf for the premier day of the Epsom Derby festival, better known as Ladies' Day, donned in identical raincoats, waving at the excited crowd before settling in their seats in the Royal enclosure.
It may be a monumental day for them as one of their own horses, bred by the late Queen, is set to compete amongst the 12 entries in the Betfred Oaks race later on.This particular racing event was the most successful out of the five Classics for Queen Elizabeth II, with her owning two winners in Carrozza (1957) and Dunfermline (1977).
Standing for her enduring legacy this year is the filly 'Treasure', soon to compete in the iconic Royal silks in the 2024 renewal of the Betfred Oaks.Treasure is sired by noted stallion Masterscraftsman and Shimmering Light, who had the honour of being placed in two races under the banner of Queen Elizabeth II in 2017.
Ralph Beckett, who trains Treasure, expressed: "I have been very pleased with her progress since her reappearance at Lingfield Park.The King and Queen are such enthusiastic owners and it is great to be training such a nice filly for them who is running in a Classic." Race sponsor Betfred are offering odds of 14-1 on Treasure clinching the £550,000 contest this afternoon.
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