Royal Majesty Shines Bright at Royal Ascot Amidst Grey Skies

Her Majesty, aged 95, radiated elegance in a stunning green ensemble as she graced the day at the races, undeterred by the gloomy weather.

Fans of the royal family are sure to be thrilled by the sight of the monarch's presence at the prestigious five-day event.

Known for her regular attendance at Royal Ascot, the Queen had been notably absent this year since the event commenced on Tuesday.

Last year, she was unable to attend as the meet took place behind closed doors due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Arriving at the parade ring by car instead of the traditional carriage procession, the Queen was greeted with enthusiastic applause and cheers from the large crowd as they caught their first glimpse of Her Majesty while the national anthem resonated through the air.

Among the horses set to compete during the afternoon were Reach for the Moon, Tactical, Light Refrain, and King's Linn, all owned by the monarch.

An official announcement made earlier on Saturday had confirmed the Queen's scheduled appearance at 2 pm.

In addition to the Queen's presence, other members of the royal family, including Zara and Mike Tindall, Princess Anne, and the Countess of Wessex, have already graced this year's Royal Ascot with their attendance.

The Queen's Racing Manager expressed optimism on Tuesday about Her Majesty's potential attendance later in the week, emphasizing her lifelong passion for horse racing.

He shared on BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the Queen is an ardent enthusiast of the sport, having attended Ascot throughout her adult life, making it a disappointment to miss out on such an event.

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, shed light on the Queen's enduring love for thoroughbred horses in an interview with ITV Racing earlier in the week.

Describing racing as the Queen's life passion, Camilla highlighted Her Majesty's profound knowledge and memory regarding the horses she has bred and owned over the years.

The Duchess marveled at the Queen's encyclopedic recollection of details, contrasting it with her own struggles to remember details from a year ago.

Following the easing of pandemic restrictions, racegoers were welcomed back to Royal Ascot for the first time since the health crisis began.

The event was selected to participate in the government's events research program on behalf of the racing community, allowing 12,000 spectators to witness the thrilling spectacle each day after presenting negative Covid-19 test results.

The return of spectators marked a significant milestone for the sport and the event itself, heralding a sense of normalcy and excitement among attendees.