Charles and Camilla met well-wishers while sheltering under umbrellas.

Charles and Camilla carried out solo engagements in Edinburgh before hosting a garden party later.

The Queen met authors Sir Ian Rankin and Gillian Flynn at the newly-launched Ratho Library.

Queen Victoria commissioned a special pair of coaches built by the London & North Western Railway in 1869 and so began a succession of royal trains.

The Sovereign Grant is funded by the taxpayer in exchange for the King’s surrender of the revenue from the Crown Estate.

The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted the former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates at Windsor Castle.

The Prince of Wales stressed the ‘central’ role indigenous people will play in nations achieving climate change goals at a discussion.

The trust will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.

Purple Rainbow, who was not fancied by the bookies, did not challenge the front runners in the Sandringham Stakes.

The Princess of Wales is royal patron of East Anglia Children’s Hospices and Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in South Wales.

The King and Queen enjoyed their first Royal Ascot winner in 2023 when their horse Desert Hero triumphed in the King George V Stakes.

Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans.

The Princess of Wales’ public appearances have increased in recent weeks and she has attended three high profile events.

NHS nurse Harriet Sperling joined guests in the royal box.

Charles and Camilla travelled past packed stands on the Berkshire course for day one of the five-day event.

Charles and Camilla have taken on Queen Elizabeth II’s stable of horses.

The Princess of Wales missed last year’s event during the period she was receiving cancer treatment.

Charles and other members of the royal family also watched a flypast by the Red Arrows.

Charles’ official birthday was marked with a carriage procession to Horse Guards Parade featuring his family.

Black arm bands will be worn by the King and senior royals on Saturday.