York is to have a royal visit later this month.
Her Majesty The Queen has agreed to visit the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse on Wednesday 19 August.
It will be the third consecutive year that the venue has hosted a member of the royal family.
During this year’s visit the Queen, a keen follower of racing, is expected to meet representatives of the racecourse’s community charity partners, as well as some of the “unsung heroes” who make the festival work.
York Racecourse chairman, Bridget Guerin said, “Extending a York Racecourse welcome to our royal patron has been both a privilege and a personal pleasure on her last two visits.
“It is so exciting that we are again being honoured”.
The famous royal silks have had success down the years at York, most recently a quick-fire double on the final day of the Dante Festival 2026 when Warrant Holder and Portcullis both rewarded favourite-backers.