Queen Camilla's family members descend on Royal Ascot

Queen Camilla’s family members descended on Royal Ascot this afternoon, with three of her close relatives in attendance at the popular sporting event.The Queen’s son, younger sister, and nephew all made appearances on a gloriously sunny afternoon in Berkshire.Tom Parker Bowles, 51, is the eldest child that Camilla shares with her ex-husband, Andrew Parker Bowles. The food writer was spotted enjoying the Royal Procession today.Annabel Elliot, the Queen's sister, was also in attendance at the historic event, accompanying her son, Ben Elliot, though she did not partake in the procession. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Ms Elliot, 77, has previously joined her son, 50, in the royal carriage for Ascot.In 2024, Mr Elliot rode in the third carriage with his mother, while the previous year saw him share the second carriage with his wife, mother, and Princess Anne.Beyond his royal connections, the Queen's nephew has carved out a distinguished career in business and politics.He established Quintessentially, the exclusive concierge service serving ultra-wealthy clients, and co-founded the corporate communications firm Hawthorn Advisors in 2013.Between 2019 and 2022, he held the position of co-chairman of the Conservative Party, and currently serves as honorary treasurer for the Centre for Policy Studies.The Queen’s nephew has now attended several consecutive Royal Ascots. Today, he occupied the second carriage alongside Princess Anne, Peter Phillips and his bride Harriet.The newlyweds were attending the prestigious racing event for the first time as husband and wife, having exchanged vows at All Saints’ Church in the Cotswolds earlier this monthKing Charles and Queen Camilla headed the procession in the lead carriage, a tradition spanning 201 years, accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Wellington.LATEST ROYAL NEWSSenior royal's absence explained as Ascot gets underwayPalace confirms Prince George school decision after months of speculationZara and Mike match in pink on day one of Royal AscotThe Duke and Duchess of Gloucester followed in the third carriage.However, the Duke of Edinburgh, who typically partakes in the event, was absent as he has commitments elsewhere in the country.Zara Tindall and her husband Mike - who sported a matching baby pink dress and tie - were spotted at the racecourse on opening day, though they did not participate in the ceremonial procession itself.The King’s niece encountered an awkward moment when she was refused entry to the event, after a security guard failed to recognise her.Zara was politely redirected towards the ticket office after attempting to gain entry through the owners' entrance without a pass.Despite politely accepting the instruction and heading to the ticket gates, the error was quickly resolved and Zara was granted entrance.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter