Royal Attendance at The Duchess of Kent's Funeral (2025)

Attending the Funeral Requiem Mass (Sept 16th)

• Attended
• Absent
• To be Determined

Children are not included on this list, unless they were in attendance. 

Queen Elizabeth II Descendants: 

• King Charles & Queen Camilla (Absent due to illness)
• Prince William & Princess Kate
• Prince Harry & Duchess Meghan
• Prince Andrew & Ex-wife Duchess Sarah
• Princess Beatrice & Edo  
• Princess Eugenie & Jack Brooksbank  
• Prince Edward (Absent due to official duties) & Duchess Sophie
• Lady Louise 
• Princess Anne & Sir Tim 
• Peter Phillips 
• Zara & Mike Tindall

Princess Margaret's Descendants: 

• Earl of Snowdon
• Charles, Viscount Linley
• Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones
• Lady Sarah & Daniel Chatto 
• Samuel Chattto 
• Arthur Chatto

Gloucester Branch: 

• Duke & Duchess of Gloucester
• Earl & Countess of Ulster
• Lady Davina Windsor
• Lady Rose & George Gilman

Duchess of Kent's Immediate Family

• Duke of Kent 
• Earl & Countess of St Andrews
• Lord Downpatrick
• Lady Marina Windsor
• Lady Amelia Windsor
• Lady Helen & Timothy Taylor
• Columbus Taylor
• Cassius Taylor
• Eloise Taylor
• Estella Taylor
• Lord Nicholas & Lady Paola Windsor (Absent)
• Albert Windsor
• Leopold Windsor
• Louis Windsor (Age 11)

Other Kents: 

• Prince & Princess Michael of Kent
• Lord & Lady Frederik Windsor
• Lady Gabriella Windsor
• Princess Alexandra
• James & Julia Ogilvy  
• Flora & Timothy Vesterberg
• Alexander Ogilvy
• Marina Ogilvy
• Zenouska Mowatt 
• Christian Mowatt

Reason for Absences

• Queen Camilla 
• She was absent as she is recovering from Acute Sinusitis. 
• Prince Edward 
• He was unable to attend as he was visiting Papua New Guinea for its 50th Anniversary celebrations on behalf of King Charles.

Attending the Rite of Reception and Vespers (Sept 15th)

• Attended
• Absent

• The Duke of Kent
• Earl & Countess of St Andrews
• Lord Downpatrick
• Lady Marina Windsor
• Lady Amelia Windsor
• Lady Helen & Timothy Taylor
• Columbus Taylor
• Cassius Taylor
• Eloise Taylor
• Estella Taylor
• Lord Nicholas & Lady Paola Windsor (Absent)
• Albert Windsor
• Leopold Windsor
• Louis Windsor (Age 11)
• Prince & Princess Michael of Kent
• Lord Frederick & Lady Sophie Windsor 
• Maud Windsor (age 11) (Absent)
• Isabella Windsor (Age 9) (Absent)
• Lady Gabriella Kingston
• Princess Alexandra
• James & Julia Ogilvy  (Absent?)
• Flora & Timothy Vesterberg (Absent)
• Alexander Ogilvy (Absent)
• Marina Ogilvy
• Zenouska Mowatt (Absent)
• Christian Mowatt (Absent)

Foreign Royals and Dignitaries attending the Luxembourg Accession to the Throne (2025)

The following is a complete list of foreign royals and dignitaries attending the Accession to the Throne celebrations on October 3rd.  

These countries were invited due to their particularly close relationship with Luxembourg. 

• Netherlands
• Branch of the same Royal House
• Royals are Distant cousins
• Belgium
• Share a border
• Royals are 1st Cousins
• Germany & France
• Share a Border

Netherlands

• King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima
• Princess Catharina-Amalia

Belgium

• King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
• Princess Élisabeth

Germany

• Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Mrs Elke Büdenbender
• (attendance at the gala dinner only)

French Republic

• Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and Mrs Brigitte Macron
• (attendance at the gala dinner only)

European Institutions

• Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Mr Ukko Metsola
• António Costa, President of the European Council

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USA State Visit to the UK (2025)

2019 State Visit (During Queen Elizabeth II's reign)

The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The State visit of President Donald Trump will take place September 17th-18th. He will be accompanied by his wife,  First Lady Melania Trump. The State visit was originally scheduled for 17th-19th, but has been shortened by a day. 

This is Trump's 2nd State visit to the UK. The first took place in 2019; you can find the schedule for that here. 

Day 0 - Tuesday, Sept 16th 

• President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in the UK. 
• Greeted by 
• Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting

Day 1 - Wednesday, Sept 17th 

• President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in the grounds of Windsor Castle
• Greeted by:
•  Prince William & Princess Kate
• Official Welcome and Royal Salute from the East Lawn of Windsor Castle
• Carriage Procession through Windsor Estate
• Attending: 
• President Trump & First Lady Melania
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• Prince William & Princess Kate
• Guard of Honor in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle
• Lunch in the State Dining Room of Windsor Castle
• View Royal Collection
• Attending: 
• President Trump & First Lady Melania
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• Other members of the Royal Family
• Visit St. George's Chapel and lay a wreath at the Tomb of Queen Elizabeth II
• Attending: 
• President Trump & First Lady Melania
• Beating Retreat on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle
• Attending: 
• President Trump & First Lady Melania
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• State Banquet in St. George's Hall at Windsor Castle
• Attending: 
• President Trump & First Lady Melania
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• Other members of the Royal Family

Day 2 - Thursday, Sept 18th 

• Official Goodbye at Windsor Castle
• Attending: 
• President Trump & First Lady Melania
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• Meeting with the Prime Minister at Chequers
• View Sir Winston Churchill Archives
• Bilateral Meetings
• Business Reception
• Attending: 
• President Trump 
• First Lady Melania for the latter part of the day
• Tour Queen Mary's Dolls' Houses & The Royal Library at Windsor Castle
• Attending: 
• First Lady Melania
• Queen Camilla
• Meet Members of the Scout's Squirrels At Frogmore Gardens
• Attending: 
• First Lady Melania
• Princess Kate
• Depart the UK
• Farewell by:
•  Lord Chamberlin

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King Carl Gustaf of Sweden - Speech at State Opening of Parliament (2025) (English Translation)

[Notes added by Gert's Royals are in italics]

Mr Speaker,

Honorable Members,

Today we gather to begin a new parliamentary year. The decisions made in this chamber affect people's everyday lives and their faith in the future.

Sweden and the world face significant challenges.

The human suffering in Gaza is indescribable. And the conflicts in the Middle East risk having serious consequences for international stability.

In Ukraine, Russian aggression continues to claim lives and threaten the security of Europe. Every day, the people of Ukraine defend not only their own country, but also the freedom we all share.

These wars and conflicts are a reminder that peace, security and respect for human dignity cannot be taken for granted. And how important cooperation across national borders is when international law is threatened and lawlessness risks taking hold. The UN Charter, adopted 80 years ago, is a compelling message about the importance of an international legal order.

[The UN will mark its 80th Anniversary in October. King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia will attend the commemoration at the Headquarters in New York during the week of September 21st.]

We are also facing crucial choices regarding climate change, energy supply, and rapid technological development.

Sweden's voice is needed now more than ever. Through Nordic and European cooperation, and with the strength of our NATO membership, we can be a global force for security and democracy. Together, we have the knowledge, resources and innovative power to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Honorable Members,

In a time when facts are being questioned and democratic values ​​are being pushed back, we need to stand up for an open society. For the right to think, speak, and research freely.

That is precisely why our universities and colleges play a crucial role. They are places for free thinking and critical examination. The independence of research is a cornerstone of our democracy. It is where new knowledge emerges. And with that knowledge, we build a better society, equipped for a changing world.

My hope is that this parliamentary year will be filled with respect, sensitivity, and a long-term perspective.

[A study released in December 2024 found that 4 out of 10 university employees in Sweden report that they have been subject to threats, harassment, or violence. 

This study launched a big discussion on Academic Freedom in Sweden. Earlier this year, the Sweden government launched an inquiry into academic freedom at Universities.]

You who are elected to represent the Swedish people have a great responsibility. As Dag Hammarskjöld said:

“Only he deserves power who daily justifies it.”

[Dag Hammarskjöld was a Swedish economist and diplomat who served as the 2nd secretary-general of the UN.]

Every day is a new opportunity to contribute to a better future together.

With these words, I wish you strength, courage and wisdom for the coming parliamentary year.

I hereby declare the 2025/2026 National Assembly open!

Clément Vandenkerckhove recognized as Prince Laurent of Belgium's Illegitimate Child

On September 9, 2025, Prince Laurent of Belgium confirmed that he is the biological father of 25-year-old Clément Vandenkerckhove. Clement is the son of Iris Vandenkerckhove (AKA Wendy van Wanten) from a relationship in the late 1990s. Clement was born before Prince Laurent met and married his wife, Claire.

Clément Vandenkerckhove: 

• Will Not:
• Be in the line of succession
• Receive any government funding
• Have any official role
• Could, if legally recognized: 
• Receive the title & style, HRH Prince 
• Receive inheritance. 

Official Statement (Translation)

With this message, I acknowledge that I am the biological father of Clément Vandenkerckhove. We have spoken openly and honestly about this over the past few years.

This announcement is based on a sense of understanding and respect for those involved. It is the result of joint consultation.

I ask that you receive this information with the restraint that the nature of this intimate matter requires. 

I will not make any further statements or provide further explanations about this.

Laurent von Sachsen-Coburg

Q&A

Note: Belgium's rules about illegitimate children differ from most other Monarchies. 

Q1: Is Clément in the Belgium's line of succession? 

No. The rules for succession require you to be a legitimate child. (Clément's aunt, Princess Delphine, is also an illegitimate child. She is not in the line of succession.)

Q2: Is Clément now about to use HRH Prince Clément? 

Not at this time. Clément has not yet been legally recognized as Prince Laurent's son. But if Clément takes that legal action, he could be. 

Belgium's 2015 Royal Decree grants the title and style HRH Prince/ss to all children of the monarch, and all children on sons of the monarch. The decree does not include any language about legitimacy/ born in marriage.

(Other monarchies expressly state in their rules that titles only go to children born/conceived during marriage, and so those illegitimate children would be ineligible to receive a title.)

Q2a: Will Clément's children be HRH Prince/ss?

No. Even if Clément is given the title HRH Prince, that does not extend down to his children. Children of Prince/ss are not automatically Prince/sses themselves. It is about your relationship to the monarch (current or past), and usually does not extend down more than 2 generations (I.e., children of the Monarch, and grandchildren). 

(Princess Delphine's children are given the title HRH Prince/ss as they are grandchildren of the Monarch.)

Q3: Will Clément attend Royal Events like Princess Delphine? 

We typically see Princess Delphine at two royal events each year:  

• Memorial Service to honor the Deceased Belgium Royals (February)
• National Day (July)

These events are not normally attended by Prince Laurent's other children or Princess Astrid's children. So, it is likely that Clément will not be invited to those. We may see him at events where the children of Laurent are naturally invited. 

It is unclear what sort of relationship Clément will have, or want to have, with Prince Laurent and the Royal Family. 

Clément's situation is similar but slightly different from Princess Delphine's. Delphine actively fought to be recognized and received legal recognition. Because she is legally recognized (not just publicly recognized), Delphine is legally an HRH Princess. Clément has not yet been legally recognized. 

Also, it is important to note that Princess Delphine is the illegitimate child of King Albert, the former Monarch. Whereas Clément is the illegitimate child of a son of the monarch. So, they have slightly different positions. 

Timeline of Events

1990s

1990s

• Prince Laurent has a relationship with Wendy van Wanten (AKA Iris Vandenkerckhove), a well-known model. 

1999

• June
• Prince Laurent and Wendy van Wanten attend Prince Edward of UK's wedding to Sophie Rhys-Jones. 
• Late 1999
• Clement is conceived. 

2000s

2000

• February
• Wendy van Wanten (AKA Iris Vandenkerckhove)’s pregnancy is revealed. 
• August?
• Wendy van Wanten gives birth to Clement Vandenkerckhove. The child's father is not publicly announced. It is speculated to be Prince Laurent’s child. Other men are also speculated. 
• Clement is Prince Laurent's 1st child. The name Clement is a nod to Villa Clémentine, Prince Laurent’s residence.
• Sometime 2000
• Prince Laurent and Claire Coombs met and began a relationship.

2002

• Prince Laurent and Claire Coombs announce engagement. 

2003

• Prince Laurent marries Clarie Coombs (who becomes Princess Claire).

2004

• Princess Claire gives birth to Prince Louise. 
• Louise is Prince Laurent's 2nd child

2005

• Princess Claire gives birth to twins, Prince Nicolas & Princess Aymeric
• Nicolas & Aymeric are Prince Laurent's 3rd & 4th children.

2010s

2020s

2020

• (Princess Delphine, Laurent's half-sister and Clement's aunt, is legally and publicly recognized as King Albert's Daughter after a 7-year legal battle).

2021

• Clement Vandenkerckhove denies that Prince Laurent is his father during a TV interview. 

2025

Tuesday Sept 9th 

• Prince Laurent publicly acknowledges Clement Vandenkerckhove (age 25) as his son. 
• Danish Broadcaster VTM airs a documentary  “Clément, zoon van..." (Clement, son of….) where Clement and his mother reveal the paternity. 

Duchess of Kent - Death and Funeral

Duchess of Kent in Brisbine, 1988
Queensland State Archives, CC BY 3.0 AU , via Wikimedia Commons

The Duchess of Kent (1933–2025), was born Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley in Yorkshire. She married Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, in 1961 and became a working member of the royal family. The couple had 3 children, George, Hellen, Nicholas, plus a stillborn son, Patrick. 

In 1994, Katherine became the first senior royal in centuries to convert to Catholicism. In 2002, she stepped down from royal duties and began quietly working as a music teacher under the name “Mrs. Kent”. In 2004, she co-founded the Future Talent charity to support gifted young musicians.

The Duchess of Kent passed away on the evening of September 4th at Kensington Palace, surrounded by family. 

Timeline of Events

• Thursday Sept 4th 
• The Duchess of Kent passed away at Kensington Palace. 
• Friday Sept 5th 
•  Official Announcement from Palace
• Statement from Prince William & Princess Kate. 
• Online Book of Condolence 
• Royal Mourning begins and will continue until after her funeral
• Saturday Sept 6th 
• Announcement of Funeral Arrangements
  
• The Duchess of Kent will rest in the private chapel at Kensington Palace until Monday, Sept 15th. 
• Monday Sept 15th 
• The Duchess of Kent's coffin will travel by hearse from Kensington Palace to Westminster Cathedral
• Rite of Reception and Vespers service at Westminster Cathedral
• Attendance
• Coffin will rest overnight in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Cathedral.
• Tuesday Sept 16th 
• Funeral Requiem Mass at Westminster Cathedral
• At 2 PM (London, GMT+1)
• Attendance
• Burial at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. 

Details on the Funeral

Type of Service: 

The Duchess of Kent will have a Catholic funeral service (Requiem Mass) at a Catholic Cathedral. As the British Royal Family is generally Protestant (Church of England), she will be the first member of the Royal Family in modern times to have a Catholic Funeral. 

The Duchess was born into the Protestant Church of England, but converted to Catholicism in 1994. She was the first Catholic in the British Royal Family since King Charles II in 1685. (Katherine received permission from Queen Elizabeth II to convert.)

Location: 

The funeral will take place at Westminster Cathedral, the largest Roman Catholic Church in the UK.  

Westminster Cathedral should not be confused with Westminster Abbey, which is part of the Church of England. The "City of Westminster" is a borough of London. These two churches are both located in Westminster, a few minutes from each other, and take their name from the borough where they are located. 

France State Visit to The UK (2025)

During UK State Visit to France 2023
UK in France, OGL 3, via Wikimedia Commons

The State visit of President Emmanuel Macron will take place July 8th-10th. He will be accompanied by his wife,  Brigitte Macron. 

Tuesday, July 8th

• President Macron and Mrs. Macron arrive at RAF Northolt
• Greeted by: 
• Prince William & Princess Kate
• Ceremonial Welcome at Home Park in Windsor
• Carriage Procession to Windsor Castle
• Attending: 
• President Macron and Mrs. Macron 
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• Prince William & Princess Kate
• Guard of Honor at the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle
• Lunch at Windsor Castle
• View Royal Collection
• Exchange Honor
• Attending: 
• President Macron and Mrs. Macron 
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• Prince William & Princess Kate
• Prince Edward & Duchess Sophie
• Duke of Gloucester
• Visit Westminster Abbey
• Attending: 
• President Macron and Mrs. Macron 
• Speech at Parliament
• Attending: 
• President Macron and Mrs. Macron 
• Visit Lancaster House and meet with Leader of the Opposition & Leader of the Liberal Democrats, 
• Attending: 
• President Macron 
• State Banquet at Windsor Castle
• Attending: 
• President Emmanuel Macron & Mrs. Macron
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• Other Royals

Wednesday, July 9th

•  Visit St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle to lay flowers on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Attending: 
• President Emmanuel Macron & Mrs. Macron
• View the Garden at Windsor Castle, including areas of work on nature restoration and biodiversity
• Attending: 
• President Emmanuel Macron
• King Charles
• View a charabanc from the Royal Mews
• Attending: 
• President Emmanuel Macron & Mrs. Macron
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• Official Goodbye
• Attending: 
• President Emmanuel Macron & Mrs. Macron
• King Charles & Queen Camilla
• Visit Imperial College London
• Attending: 
• President Emmanuel Macron
• Lunch at No. 10 Downing Street
• Attending: 
• President Emmanuel Macron & Mrs. Macron
• Attend the Banquet at the Guildhall hosted by Lord Mayor
• Attending: 
• President Emmanuel Macron & Mrs. Macron
• Duke & Duchess of Gloucester

Thursda,y July 10th

• Attend France-UK summit at No. 10 Downing Street
• Attending: 
• President Emmanuel Macron 
• Depart the UK

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Marius Borg Høiby - Timeline

Oslo Police Headquarters
I, Chell Hill, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Marius Borg Høiby is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, from a previous relationship. He has been charged with several serious crimes against multiple victims.  

**2020s**

2026

• Trial is scheduled to take place from February 3rd - March 13th. 

August 2025

• Oslo State Prosecutor announces they are bringing 32 charges against Marius. These charges are based on the Oslo Police's June 2025 findings.  
• The charges include cases of:
• 1x rape with intercourse.
• 3x rape without intercourse.
• plus other charges that include Abuse in close relationships, several acts of violence, making death threats, assaulting a public official and violating the Road Traffic Act. 
• In total, the case has a maximum prison time of 10 years if convicted on all charges. 
• Høiby denies all charges, with the exception of a violent incident against his ex-girlfriend in Frogner in August last year.
• The rapes allegedly took place between 2018 and August 2024. 
• The Royal Palace has stated: 
• It is up to the courts to hear this case and reach a decision. We have nothing to add beyond this.
• Oslo Court announces Trial scheduled to take place from February 3rd - March 13th. 

June 2025

• Oslo Police bring formal charges against Marius Borg Høiby after completing their investigation. 
• Statement from Police
• The case is now passed over to the Oslo State Attorney's Office for prosecution.
• The police have recommended that some charges against Marius be prosecuted and some be dropped for efficiency reasons.
• 23 Charges (This is the formal list of charges, which includes the charges from earlier in 2024)
• 1x case of rape with intercourse
• 2x rape without intercourse
• 4x sexually offensive behavior
• 1x abuse in close relationships
• 2x bodily harm
• 1x damage
• 1x threats
• 5x violations of restraining order
• 1x harassment of a police officer
• 5x road traffic offences
• Several other cases being investigated were dismissed, mainly due to the statute of limitations or lack of evidence. 

March 2025

• A restraining order issued against Marius is extended. 

November 2024

• Marius was arrested on suspicion of rape. He was held at Hamar Prison for one week. 

October 2024 

• Marius gives up his driver's license and license to carry a weapon on the recommendation of his doctor. 

September 2024

• A restraining order was issued against Marius by one of his victims. 
• He repeatedly violated it and was arrested on September 13 at a cabin in Gausdal. Charges were expanded to include ill-treatment of former partners, threats, and violation of court orders.

August 2024

• Police responded to a violent incident at an Oslo apartment where Marius allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. 
• Marius was charged with assault, vandalism, and threats. He was released the same day. 
• Marius speaks to the press, admitting he was high on cocaine and alcohol at the time. And that he is entering rehab for substance abuse.
• Interview (in Norwegian)

August 2023

• Marius skips his mother, Princess Mette-Marit's 50th Birthday celebrations due to "illness." He was then photographed at a nearby nightclub. 

June 2022

• Marius attended Princess Ingrid Alexandra's 18th Birthday Celebration at the Oslo Royal Family. 
• This was the last time he publicly attended a formal event at the palace. 

**2010s**

October 2018

• Marius's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. 

July 2017

• Marius is arrested for cocaine at the Palmesus music festival. 
• He was fined 4,000 kroner. 

January 2017

• Marius turns 20. 
• Crown Princess Mette-Marit releases an Open Letter. 
• Open Letter (in Norwegian)
• Palace announces Marius will not take on any official duties and will live a private life, only attending Royal events that family members would naturally attend. 
• Official Statements (in Norwegian)

August 2012 

• VG (Norwegian newspaper) accuses Marius of creating an unnecessary security risk by posting family photos, which reveal the family's location, on social media.
• Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit release open letter to VG. 
• Open Letter (In Norwegian)

**2000s**

2001

• Mette-Marit marries Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. Marius becomes Haakon's stepson.

2006

• Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave birth to Prince Sverre Magnus, her 3rd child and Marius's half-brother. 

2004

• Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave birth to Princess Ingrid Alexandra, her 2nd child and Marius's half-sister. 

2000

• Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby met Crown Prince Haakon. Mette-Marit and Marius moved in with Crown Prince Haakon. 
• The couple became engaged at the end of the year. 

**1990s**

January 1997  

• Marius Borg Høiby was born at Aker University Hospital in Oslo, to Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby, a single mother. His father Morten Borg was in prison at the time for drug-related violent crimes, and only had a brief relationship with Mette-Marit. 

Royals at Wimbledon (2025)

 

Royal attendance is not usually announced in advance (except for those attending in an official capacity).  But look out for: 

President/Patron: Princess Kate (Patron of Wimbledon & LTA) & Duchess of Gloucester (Honorary President of LTA)

Other Royals: Queen Camilla, Duchess Sophie, Prince & Princess Michael of Kent, etc.  

Foreign Royals: (varies each year) 

Extended Family: Phillips/Tindalls, The Kent & Gloucester's children, Middletons/ Matthews, Camilla's sister, etc.

The Royals almost always sit in the Royal Box at Centre Court. The day's matches in the Centre Court usually begin at 1:30 PM, except during the final weekend when matches begin at 2 PM. We will not see a royal every day. Expect higher attendance during the 2nd week. 

Monday, June 30th (Day 1)

In the Royal Box:

• Sarah, Duchess of York
• Princess Beatrice & Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (Edo was listed on Wimbledon's Website as Attending)

Not in the Royal Box:

• Lady Gabriella Kingston  (Daughter of Prince & Princess Michael of Kent)

Tuesday, July 1st (Day 2)

In the Royal Box:

• Lady Rose Gillman (Daughter of Duke & Duchess of Gloucester)

Not in the Royal Box:

• Lord Frederick Windsor (Son of Prince & Princess Michael of Kent)

Wednesday 2nd (Day 3)

In the Royal Box:

• Princess Michael of Kent

Thursday 3rd (Day 4)

In the Royal Box:

• Prince Michael of Kent

Not in the Royal Box:

• Lady Amalia Windsor (Grand-daughter of The Duke of Kent) 

Friday 4th (Day 5)

In the Royal Box:

• Earl & Countess of St. Andrews (Son & Daugther-in-law of The Duke of Kent)

Saturday 5th (Day 6)

• None
• [Sports people in the Royal Box]

Middle Sunday 6th (Day 7)

In the Royal Box:

• None
• [Sports people in the Royal Box]

Not in the Royal Box:

• King Frederik of Denmark

Monday 7th (Day 8)

In the Royal Box:

• King Frederik of Denmark
• Duchess Sophie
• Duchess of Gloucester
• Mike & Carole Middleton (Princess Kate’s parents).

Tuesday 8th (Day 9)

In the Royal Box:

• Lady Sarah & David Chatto (Daughter & Son-in-law of late Princess Margaret) 

Not in the Royal Box:

• Lord Frederick Windsor (Son of Prince & Princess Michael of Kent)

Wednesday 9th (Day 10)

In the Royal Box:

• Queen Camilla
• Annabel Elliot (Queen Camilla’s sister)
• Peter Phillips & Girlfriend Harriet Sperling

Thursday 10th - Quarter Finals (Day 11)

• None

Friday 11th - Semi-Finals (Day 12)

In the Royal Box:

• The Duchess of Gloucester
• Princess Michael of Kent
• The Earl of Snowdon (Son of late Princess Margaret) 

In the Royal Box:

• Lord Frederik & Lady Sophia Windsor

Saturday 12th - Finals (Day 13)

In the Royal Box:

• Princess Kate
• (Arrived after the first match)
• Lady Helen Taylor (Daughter of the Duke of Kent) 
• Estella Taylor (Daughter of Lady Helen) 

Sunday 13th - Finals (Day 14)

In the Royal Box:

• King Felipe of Spain
• (Arrived after the first match)
• Princess Kate & Prince William
• (Arrived after the first match)
• Princess Michael of Kent (Listed on Wimbledon's Website as attending)
• Lord Frederik & Lady Sophia Windsor

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Royal Ascot Carriage Procession - Summary (2023-Present)

This page summarizes the Royals & members of the extended Royal Family in the carriage procession at Royal Ascot. You can find the full list of Carriage Procession for each year here. 

 

Color	Meaning
Purple	5 X
Blue	4 X
Grey	1X
White	Not in Procession
^	At Ascot, but not in Procession

King Charles III's Reign

Royal	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027
Queen Elizabeth II's Descendants
King Charles	5	4	5	-	-
Queen Camilla	5			-	-
Prince William	1			-	-
Princess Kate	1		Canceled (1)	-	-
Duchess Sarah	^	^	^	-	-
Princess Beatrice & Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi	1			-	-
Princess Eugenie & Jack Brooksbank		1		-	-
Prince Edward	1				-
Duchess Sophie	2	1		-	-
Princess Anne	2			-	-
Sir Tim Laurence	1			-	-
Peter Phillips	^	1	1 (With Girlfriend)	-	-
Zara & Mike Tindall	1			-	-
Extended  Royal Family
Earl of Snowdon	1		^	-	-
Lady Sarah & Daniel Chatto	1			-	-
Duke & Duchess of Gloucester	1			-	-
Prince & Princess Michael of Kent	1			-	-
Lord Frederik & Lady Sophie Windsor	1		^	-	-
Lady Gabriella Kingston	1		^	-	-
-				-	-
Queen Camilla's Family
Annabel Elliot (Sister)	1			-	-
Ben & Mary-Clare Elliot (Nephew & Neice-in-law)	1	1 (Just Ben)		-	-
-				-	-
Princess Kate's Family
-				-	-
Foreign Royals
Prince Faisal bin Salman Al Saud (Saudi Arabia)			1	-	-
Prince Saud bin Kalid Al Saud (Saudi Arabia)			1	-	-
Princess Zahara Aga Khan		1		-	-
Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Thani (Qatar)	1			-	-
Duke & Duchess of Wellington	1			-	-
-				-	-
Royal	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027

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Trophy Presentation for the King Charles III's Stakes (Royal Ascot)

 The King Charles III's stakes are usually held during Day 1 of Royal Ascot. 

Name: 

• Queen's Stand Plate (1860-1900)
• Named in honor of Queen Victoria who was monarch at the time. 
• King's Stand Stakes (1901-2023)
• Re-named in honor of Edward VII to mark his accession 
• King Charles III Stakes (2024-Present)
• Re-named in November 2023 in honor of King Charles III to mark his 75th Birthday

King Charles III's Stakes

Year	Presenter	Notes
2020s
2029	-	-
2028	-	-
2027	-	-
2026	-	-
2025	King Charles	-
2024	King Charles	Inaugural Stakes under new name

King's Stand Stakes

Year	Presenter	Notes
2023	Non-Royal	First of King Charles's Reign
2022	Prince Edward	-
2021	Non-Royal	-
2020	Virtual
2010s
2019	Prince William & Duchess Kate	Won by Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum of Dubai (UAE)
2018	Princess Anne	-
2017	Prince William & Duchess Kate	-
2016	-	-
2015	Prince Harry	-
2014	-	-
2013	-	-
2012	-	-
2011	-	-
2010	-	-

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