An Ascot resident has captured the exact moment Princess Anne’s carriage happened to break down en route to Royal Ascot as it was led through Cheapside in Berkshire.
Every year, the village residents come out to witness the carriage procession before the Royal Family makes their way to the crowds of spectators at the prestigious royal sporting event of the year.
However, royal aides rushed to fix the reins that had fallen off the second carriage in the procession. The second carriage contained the Princess Royal, The Duke of Wellington, The Duchess of Wellington and Mrs Annabel Elliot – Queen Camilla’s sister.
Local resident, Paul Arora, who was enjoying the procession, spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk: “It was a quintessential English scene where the King and members of the Royal Family made their way through a small village this morning for the start of Royal Ascot. Many of the locals turned out to show their support and were blessed by the wonderful weather. However, the royals were not so blessed as one of the carriages had a horse break its reins.”
Mr Arora added: “We noted it had caused a delay for a few minutes, and royal rushed to help fix the problem, which they appeared to do so very efficiently. Shortly after, the procession continued and all was well. After the mishap occured, my friends were discussing the incident – it made quite the talking point!”
After the mishap, the King’s carriage waited further up the hill until Princess Anne’s carriage was fixed. Many locals had gathered to wave at the royals, including a group of school childen who were amazed at the sighting.
The Ascot resident was enjoying a garden party with friends who had held the event in honour of the first day of the prestigious event.
Riding in the first carriage was King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Faisal bin Salman Al Saud, and Lady Sarah Keswick. The third carriage contained Princess Anne’s son, Peter Phillips, Mr Anthony Horowitz and his wife, and the fourth carriage included Mr Henry Morton Jack, Lady Joanna Morton Jack, Lord Vestey and Lady Vestey.