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26 Feb
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Ascot unveils the 2026 Royal Ascot Millinery Collective at London Fashion Week
• Marking its 11th year, the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective brought together an exceptional group of milliners in a celebration of craft and creativity at Claridge’s on Sunday 22 February • For the second consecutive year, Ascot unveiled the Collective during London Fashion Week, presenting bespoke designs created exclusively for Royal Ascot • The collection was realised under the creative direction of Daniel Fletcher, who continues to shape Royal Ascot’s evolving style vision • This year’s designs drew inspiration from Cecil Beaton’s Bright Young Things and the glamour of early 20th-century society style • The Collective united industry icons with the next generation of talent, including Emily Hurst, inaugural recipient of Ascot’s annual bursary awarded to a student of the CHANEL & The King’s Foundation Métiers d’Art Millinery Fellowship • Guests included Kelly Osbourne, Kim Turnbull, Virginia Bates, Zara Martin, Charli Howard, Genevieve Chenneour, Martins Imhangbe, and Ferne McCann
20 Jan
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Ascot recognised for hosting world-class equine talent at Longines World Racing Awards 2025
The QIPCO Champion Stakes named joint-best race in the world in 2025. Eight of top 21 horses in the world ran at Ascot last year. Three races in the top nine, and 10 in the top 100, were held at Ascot
01 Dec
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Prize money at Ascot to reach record £19.4m in 2026 with increases spread across the programme
Total prize money in 2026 set to be £19.4m – up from £17.75m in 2025 Increases across the programme with over half of the races to be run for more than in 2025 Royal Ascot to be worth £10.65m with increased minimum race value of £120,000 All races on the Flat to be worth at least £25,000 Jumps racing investment focused on developmental programme
18 Nov
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Royal Ascot 2026: the world’s most Michelin-starred sporting event returns with a star-studded culinary line-up
Ascot has revealed its exceptional culinary line-up for Royal Ascot 2026, continuing its tradition of pairing world-class racing with world-leading hospitality. Across the five-day event, racegoers will enjoy dining experiences curated by a remarkable roster of Michelin-starred chefs whose combined accolades include 29 Michelin stars, 3 Green Michelin stars, and more than 30 AA Rosettes.
