The monarchs have confirmed their attendance at a major sporting event happening on the same day as their nephew’s royal wedding. Peter Phillips is set to marry Harriet Sperling in Kemble, Gloucestershire, with various royal family members, including Princess Anne and Prince William, expected to be present. Additionally, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be at Epsom Downs Racecourse for Betfred Derby Day, an event they traditionally support as joint patrons of the Jockey Club.
Despite the clash with the royal wedding, it is anticipated that the King and Queen will first attend the wedding ceremony before heading to Epsom for the prestigious Derby race. The late Queen rarely missed the Epsom Derby during her 70-year reign, highlighting the significance of royal presence at the event.
Jim Allen, the General Manager of Epsom Downs Racecourse, expressed delight at the royal couple’s attendance, emphasizing their enthusiasm and support for UK horse racing. The annual Derby Day is a renowned event that brings joy to millions worldwide and has a long-standing tradition of royal participation.
In other news, Peter Phillips, the eldest grandchild of the late Queen, is scheduled to wed Harriet on June 6 in the Cotswolds. The couple will exchange vows at the intimate All Saints Church in Kemble, where Mr. Phillips resides near his mother’s Gatcombe Park estate. Previously married in a grand ceremony in 2008, Mr. Phillips’ engagement to Ms. Sperling was announced last year after they were guests at Royal Ascot with Charles and Camilla.
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