‘Proud moment’ as The King and Queen confirm plans to attend The Derby at Epsom

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla watch their horse 'Treasure' run, and finish 11th, in the 'Oaks' as they attend 'Ladies Day' of the Betfred Derby Festival 2024 at Epsom Downs Racecourse on May 31, 2024 in Epsom, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
The King and Queen, pictured at Epsom on Oaks day in 2024.
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The King and Queen will attend the Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs next weekend (6 June) to watch the 247th running of the British Classic.

Epsom’s general manager Jim Allen said the racecourse is “honoured and thrilled” that the King and Queen will be there on Derby day.

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Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.