Queen Elizabeth II is all smiles after receiving the Gold Cup following her horse Estimate's triumph at Royal Ascot.
Royal winner —
Queen Elizabeth II is all smiles after receiving the Gold Cup following her horse Estimate's triumph at Royal Ascot.
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The latest addition to the British royal family, Prince George of Cambridge, was gifted a teddy dressed in the queen's silks, by a leading horse racing organization.
First teddy? —
The latest addition to the British royal family, Prince George of Cambridge, was gifted a teddy dressed in the queen's silks, by a leading horse racing organization.
Great British Racing
Britain's monarch shares a private moment with her connections and jockey Ryan Moore after the historic victory in June 2013. Her only daughter Princess Anne, who represented Britain at the 1976 Olympics in equestrian, is to her left.
Golden glow —
Britain's monarch shares a private moment with her connections and jockey Ryan Moore after the historic victory in June 2013. Her only daughter Princess Anne, who represented Britain at the 1976 Olympics in equestrian, is to her left.
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Estimate's Gold Cup win was the first for a British monarch in the race's 207-year history.
Victory charge —
Estimate's Gold Cup win was the first for a British monarch in the race's 207-year history.
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Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall attend the Melbourne Cup -- Australia's most famous race -- in 2012.
Royal visitors —
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall attend the Melbourne Cup -- Australia's most famous race -- in 2012.
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Also a keen horseman, Charles is pictured here taking part in a steeplechase event in 1990.
Jumping heir —
Also a keen horseman, Charles is pictured here taking part in a steeplechase event in 1990.
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The late Queen Mother pats one of her winning horses Bella Macrae after a race at Sandown Park in 2001. She was 100 years of age and still actively involved in the sport before her passing the following year.
Racing institution —
The late Queen Mother pats one of her winning horses Bella Macrae after a race at Sandown Park in 2001. She was 100 years of age and still actively involved in the sport before her passing the following year.
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In 1956, the Queen Mother's horse Devon Loch famously fell while leading the prestigious Grand National steeplechase, unseating jockey Dick Francis just yards from victory.
National mystery —
In 1956, the Queen Mother's horse Devon Loch famously fell while leading the prestigious Grand National steeplechase, unseating jockey Dick Francis just yards from victory.
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Here Queen Elizabeth is flanked by her mother and her late sister Princess Margaret (right) at the Epsom Derby in 1955.
Family gathering —
Here Queen Elizabeth is flanked by her mother and her late sister Princess Margaret (right) at the Epsom Derby in 1955.
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Britain's royals have strong links to racing. A horse owned by King George V is escorted home after winning the Steward's Cup at Royal Ascot in 1911.
Royal winner —
Britain's royals have strong links to racing. A horse owned by King George V is escorted home after winning the Steward's Cup at Royal Ascot in 1911.
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Queen Elizabeth II and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh enjoy the racing at Longchamps in Paris in 1972.
French connection —
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh enjoy the racing at Longchamps in Paris in 1972.
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More recently, they are seen here at the Epsom Derby. It is the one English Classic the Queen has failed to win as an owner.
Elusive Derby —
More recently, they are seen here at the Epsom Derby. It is the one English Classic the Queen has failed to win as an owner.
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Queen Elizabeth II with her racing manager John Warren (left) and trainer Roger Charlton at Newbury racecourse in April 2013. Her horse Sign Manual was among the winners at the meeting.
Racing business —
Queen Elizabeth II with her racing manager John Warren (left) and trainer Roger Charlton at Newbury racecourse in April 2013. Her horse Sign Manual was among the winners at the meeting.
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The Queen's latest daughter-in-law -- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge -- has also joined in the family passion. She is seen here at the Cheltenham Festival steeplechase meeting in March 2013.
Royal point —
The Queen's latest daughter-in-law -- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge -- has also joined in the family passion. She is seen here at the Cheltenham Festival steeplechase meeting in March 2013.
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The royal family's love of horses is likely to be passed on to the latest addition -- baby Prince George, who was presented to the world by his proud parents William and Catherine in July.
Royal addition —
The royal family's love of horses is likely to be passed on to the latest addition -- baby Prince George, who was presented to the world by his proud parents William and Catherine in July.
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