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Camilla the Queen Consort will take over the reins from the late Queen as the Royal figurehead of horse-racing, senior sources have told The Mail on Sunday.
She is known to adore the sport and her role is being openly discussed in racing circles. King Charles inherits the Sandringham stud, plus the Sovereign’s racing colours: purple body with gold braid, scarlet sleeves and black velvet cap with gold trim.
However, the King has to date not been as enthusiastic about the sport as his wife. Charles was a keen amateur jockey in the 1980s but his involvement has been nominal.
Camilla is widely tipped to take charge of her mother-in-law’s stable of racehorses
Now Camilla is widely tipped to take charge of her mother-in-law’s stable of racehorses.
A senior racing source told The Mail on Sunday: ‘I think now it will be Camilla – she will be the figurehead. The plan has always been that Charles and Camilla would take on the legacy.
‘Camilla obviously adores horses and is hugely passionate about racing. She really loves it, particularly Cheltenham – the jumps. I think there’s a pretty clear plan, given the Queen’s passion and love for racehorses.’
Charles and Camilla are committed to ensuring the continued success of Royal Ascot in Berkshire.
The King inherits about 24 racehorses and some 80 brood mares. The Princess Royal and Zara Tindall may wish to have first pickings but their main interest is eventing
