On the Sussex Downs
The Dukes of Richmond have occupied Goodwood House since 1697. That is 327 years of the same family in the same building. More importantly, they have a rule about what happens next.
Racing
Royal Ascot: The Week the Season Peaks
Each June, Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire becomes the stage for a week unlike any other. Royal Ascot is the high point of the British flat racing calendar and a keystone of the British summer social season, attracting racegoers from around the world.
Royal Ascot Morning Dress: A Guide for the Royal Enclosure
The Royal Ascot Royal Enclosure is by invitation only. Attendance requires either nomination from an existing member or approval via formal application. It is, by design, a place apart—more restrained than the grandstand, and with a dress code that is closely observed.
Hiring Morning Dress in London for Royal Ascot
Not everyone attending the Royal Enclosure owns morning dress, nor need they. The Royal Enclosure requires morning dress as a rule—black or grey morning coat, waistcoat, striped trousers, and top hat—whilst other enclosures at Royal Ascot allow more relaxed attire.
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?
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.
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.