King Charles to attend every day of Ascot after surprising himself with love for the races
He and Camilla will be ever-present at the five-day meet, cheering on their horses from the royal box.
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King Charles will attend every day of Royal Ascot this year after admitting he 'surprised himself' at how much he loves the occasion
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The King and Queen enjoying the Ascot meeting
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Charles has been a regular at the event throughout the years supporting his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, who loved horse racing. Camilla is also a big fan.
But since Charles became King, he has had a leading role there — and has enjoyed getting stuck in.
A source said: 'Camilla has been passionate about horse racing for many years but the King has surprised himself by how much he enjoys it.
'It is an opportunity to catch up with guests and show support for the horse racing industry.'
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It is believed the King has two horses running at the festival, although the full list of runners and riders has yet to be officially confirmed.
His horse The King's Falcon could be a shrewd bet after the three-year-old gelding won at Carlisle two weeks ago.
The week kicks off on Tuesday when the King Charles III Stakes is one of the opening day highlights.
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of the King's fondness of racing comes after it emerged the 76-year-old will not appear on horseback at Trooping the Colour tomorrow.
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