King Charles is to be at the Epsom Derby on the same day as a royal wedding in the Cotswolds.
The Jockey Club has announced that His Majesty and his wife Queen Camilla will attend the Betfred Derby Day at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Saturday June 6.
This will be the 247th version of the event which is an approximately one-and-a-half-mile flat horse race open to colts and fillies.
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It is one of the most prestigious races in the world, with the royal couple being joint patrons of The Jockey Club which owns and runs Epsom Downs Racecourse.
Jim Allen, general manager of Epsom Downs Racecourse, said: “Their Majesties show great enthusiasm, interest and support for horseracing in the UK and their attendance next week will be a proud moment for all of the team here and everyone connected with the racecourse.”
However their attendance comes on the same day as another event, namely the wedding between the King’s nephew Peter Phillips and NHS nurse Harriet Sperling.
They are due to tie the knot at All Saints' Church of Kemble, Cirencester, Gloucestershire on June 6, with the King and Queen scheduled to be guests.
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As such, notes People, it’s likely that the King and Queen will attend the royal wedding in the morning and then travel around 100 miles to the horse race in Epsom at 4pm.
Also in attendance at the wedding will be the Prince and Princess of Wales and Mr Phillips’ mother Princess Anne.
However Prince Harry will not be there, having not been invited.
