Royal boost for Derby as king and queen set to revive Epsom tradition
Summary
King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the 247th running of the Derby horse race on June 6, 2024, at Epsom Downs. Their attendance revives a long-standing royal tradition and is seen as a positive boost for the event, which has seen declining crowd numbers in recent years.Key Facts
- The Derby is scheduled for June 6, 2024, at Epsom Downs racecourse.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Oaks race, held the day before the Derby, in 2024.
- Queen Elizabeth II attended almost every Derby from 1953 until 2020, missing only two events during her reign.
- The Derby's attendance fell to 22,787 in recent years after reaching over 37,000 in 2022.
- The king and queen are patrons of the Jockey Club, which owns and runs Epsom Downs.
- Their attendance continues the royal family's tradition of supporting horse racing in the UK.
- Other races will also be held at Carlisle and Beverley racecourses on the same weekend.
- Carlisle is hosting events due to issues at Haydock’s track, which had drainage problems causing race cancellations.
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