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The Glorious Twelfth: Grouse Season Upon Us

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The Glorious Twelfth: Grouse Season Upon Us

There is something rather magical about the twelfth of August. Not merely because it marks the official opening of grouse season across Britain's moorlands, but because it represents one of those moments when the countryside seems to exhale after the long summer months.

Glorious Goodwood: A Garden Party with Racing Tacked On

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Glorious Goodwood: A Garden Party with Racing Tacked On

"A garden party with racing tacked on" — King Edward VII's memorable description of Glorious Goodwood remains as apt today as it was over a century ago.

Notes from Glyndebourne: The Country House Opera

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Notes from Glyndebourne: The Country House Opera

There are places one returns to not only for what they offer,

Between the Banks: The Regatta Unfiltered

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Between the Banks: The Regatta Unfiltered

There's something rather English about turning a river into a theatre. At Henley Royal Regatta, the Thames becomes a coveted viewing platform in rowing, where champagne glasses catch the afternoon light and some of the best seats happen to float on the very waters where careers are made.

What Is Henley Royal Regatta? A Primer on Boats, Blazers, and the Riverbank

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What Is Henley Royal Regatta? A Primer on Boats, Blazers, and the Riverbank

🛶 Each July, Henley-on-Thames becomes the stage for a most English sort of

Four Carriages at Two O'Clock

Four Carriages at Two O'Clock

In an age when most traditions have been focus-grouped to death or abandoned entirely, the Royal Procession at Royal Ascot remains deliciously, defiantly unchanged.

How to Bet at Royal Ascot (Without Looking Like a Fool)

How to Bet at Royal Ascot (Without Looking Like a Fool)

Royal Ascot may be known for waistcoats and wide brims, but at its heart, it is a meeting of horses—and those who wish to back them. Betting is as much a part of the tradition as the pageantry, and for many, it's part of the fun.

Last‑Minute Accessories for Ascot

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Last‑Minute Accessories for Ascot

With Royal Ascot approaching, the core elements of your morning dress—coat, waistcoat, trousers—are likely in place. But it's the Royal Ascot accessories that set the tone.

Dressing for the Queen Anne Enclosure at Royal Ascot

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Dressing for the Queen Anne Enclosure at Royal Ascot

As Royal Ascot draws near, most attention turns—as it always does—to the Royal Enclosure, with its morning coats, silk toppers, and well-starched ceremony. But for many racegoers, the Queen Anne Enclosure offers the perfect balance: formal, sociable, and elegant without being overly theatrical.

What Makes Royal Ascot Royal? A Brief History of the Meet

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What Makes Royal Ascot Royal? A Brief History of the Meet

Every June, the green turf of Berkshire becomes the setting for a singular spectacle—Royal Ascot. With top-class racing, improbable hats, and royalty in carriages, it's easy to take the whole thing for granted. But what, precisely, makes it royal?