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THEAD: The happiest of days for The Queen.
Things are a little bit slow in the royal world, so let’s go back this evening to 2013 when The Queen made history and won the Ascot Gold Cup.
It was truly one of The Queen’s happiest days, so let’s relive the moment.
Things are a little bit slow in the royal world, so let’s go back this evening to 2013 when The Queen made history and won the Ascot Gold Cup.
It was truly one of The Queen’s happiest days, so let’s relive the moment.
“Estimate has done it! Estimate and Ryan Moore has won for Her Majesty The Queen.
“Bred to win a Gold Cup, owned to win a Gold Cup.”
@SimonHolt3 calls the race as the nation celebrates The Queen’s biggest success.
“Bred to win a Gold Cup, owned to win a Gold Cup.”
@SimonHolt3 calls the race as the nation celebrates The Queen’s biggest success.
“You cannot script sport and you cannot predict history, but we have seen here today the perfect script and a piece of history.”
@clarebalding on the moment The Queen became the first reigning monarch to win a Gold Cup.
@clarebalding on the moment The Queen became the first reigning monarch to win a Gold Cup.
I’m not sure we have ever seen The Queen so happy.
A rare candid moment broadcast into millions of homes as The Queen watches her horse cross the winning line first.
A rare candid moment broadcast into millions of homes as The Queen watches her horse cross the winning line first.
Jockey Ryan Moore doffs his cap to The Queen as he passes the Royal Box.
“Never have I witnessed a day or a race like that.” - @TanyaStevenson1
“Never have I witnessed a day or a race like that.” - @TanyaStevenson1
“Her Majesty The Queen must be looking on very proudly indeed as Estimate makes her way back - her valiant, tough winner of the Gold Cup.”
@nickluck notes that Estimate’s success ensured the future of royal racing and breeding.
@nickluck notes that Estimate’s success ensured the future of royal racing and breeding.
A fanfare sounds, as for the first time ever, the reigning monarch’s colours arrive back in the Winner’s Enclosure for this prestigious race.
“Your Majesty, we celebrate with you and we share your delight as Estimate returns in triumph”
“Your Majesty, we celebrate with you and we share your delight as Estimate returns in triumph”
The Queen joins Princess Anne in the Winner’s Enclosure as she goes to congratulate her star horse, giving the filly a pat on the nose.
The Queen says a final congratulations to Estimate before she is led away.
Presenter Clare Balding says: “I cannot remember a day at Royal Ascot like it - I really can’t.”
Presenter Clare Balding says: “I cannot remember a day at Royal Ascot like it - I really can’t.”
The Queen was supposed to be the one presenting the trophy to the winning owner, but she couldn’t make the presentation to herself!
Prince Andrew stepped in at the last minute to award his mother with the Gold Cup.
Prince Andrew stepped in at the last minute to award his mother with the Gold Cup.
World leaders including Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Princess Haya of Jordan gather at the Winner’s Enclosure to congratulate The Queen.
I hope you enjoyed this Royal Flashback when The Queen won the Gold Cup.
It was truly one of the great royal moments of the past decade, and quite possibly the highlight of Her Majesty’s long racing career.
Watch the full uninterrupted coverage below:
It was truly one of the great royal moments of the past decade, and quite possibly the highlight of Her Majesty’s long racing career.
Watch the full uninterrupted coverage below:
