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What to wear to Cheltenham Festival: Fancy footwear from Fairfax & Favor

What to wear to Cheltenham Festival: Fancy footwear from Fairfax & Favor

Our renowned and highly respected guide to the British Social Season is up and running for another year. If you need to check the dates for the top occasions taking place during 2024, you can take a look at the guide here. Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot, Henley Royal Regatta and Wimbledon are among just […]

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The sun shines brightly for Royal Ascot 2022

The sun shines brightly for Royal Ascot 2022

Despite the Queen’s absence from Royal Ascot 2022 due to continuing mobility issues, this glorious event in the British Summer Social Season is more than living up to its reputation. Royal Ascot is one of Britain’s most illustrious occasions and the crowds have gathered with great enthusiasm to enjoy the five day spectacle. Prince Charles […]

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Glorious Goodwood 2016

Glorious Goodwood 2016

One of England’s best loved race meets is currently taking place in the south of the country. Glorious Goodwood is proving as popular as ever and we visited the beautiful estate yesterday. Beams of sunshine broke through the cloud during the latter part of the afternoon to bring a bright end to an exciting day […]

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The 2016 Crabbie’s Grand National Weights Luncheon

The 2016 Crabbie’s Grand National Weights Luncheon

By AMELIA LATHAM WAKE As the dulcet tones of rugby-playing soprano Laura Wright echoed around the stunning Sky Garden in London, jockeys, trainers, journalists and fashionistas sipped champagne, ate delicious canapes and chatted about all things racing. The Crabbie’s Grand National Weights Luncheon 2016 saw sky high views of London in a glorious, sun-filled unveiling […]

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Crabbie’s Grand National Weights Luncheon

Crabbie’s Grand National Weights Luncheon

A luncheon to mark the unveiling of the weights for this year’s Crabbie’s Grand National took place in the impressive surroundings of the Royal Opera House yesterday. Many of the biggest names in racing gathered to mark the occasion and toast the forthcoming event. Guests were greeted by a drinks reception in the balcony, which […]