Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Salman joins King Charles at Royal Ascot opening
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud joined the UK's King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Royal Ascot, one of the most prestigious equestrian racing events in the world.
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Video of carriage 1 in the Carriage Procession at Day 1 of 2025 Royal Ascot
King Charles & Queen Camilla
Prince Faisal bin Salman Al Saud
(Horse Race Owner)
Lady Sarah Keswick
(One of "The Queen's companions")pic.twitter.com/1gd9fc4jow
— Gert's Royals (@Gertsroyals) June 17, 2025
Prince Faisal appeared alongside the British royals in the lead royal carriage that opened the official procession.
Following the royal procession, Prince Faisal, a grandson of King Abdulaziz and son of King Salman, joined members of the British royal family, including Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall, in the royal enclosure to watch the first day of races.
Royal Ascot remains a major fixture on the British social calendar, drawing global political and royal elites.
Arab royalty has played an increasingly visible role at the event in recent years. In 2024, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa of Bahrain — the crown prince and prime minister — attended the event as a guest of honor, representing Bahrain's royal family.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, has become a prominent figure in the racing world through his Wathnan Racing team.
The organization has achieved notable success at Royal Ascot, including a win in the 2023 Gold Cup.
Prince Saud bin Khalid — son of the late Prince Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Saud, the legendary Saudi breeder behind Juddmonte Farms — was also seen attending the second day of the Royal Ascot in 2023, alongside King Charles III.
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