Buyers bidding big for Royal Ascot runners at Goffs Sale

[ad_1] LONDON: In the gardens of a royal palace, Swiss billionaires, Qatari royals and the odd former footballer gathered on Monday night for a one-off chance to bag a racehorse ready to run at Royal Ascot the next day. Over 7.5 million pounds ($10.2 million) changed hands as bidders vied to secure one of 28 … Read more

Kate Middleton cancels Royal Ascot appearance last minute

[ad_1] In an unexpected change of plans, Catherine, Princess of Wales, cancelled her appearance at Royal Ascot today, June 18, only moments before the event began. The royal had been scheduled to ride in the second carriage of the royal procession alongside her husband, Prince William, marking what would have been one of her few … Read more