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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have become the latest patrons of The Jockey Club.
Both Their Majesties follow the footstep of The late Queen Elizabeth II, who continued her patronship of The Jockey Club from 1954 until her death in September 2022.
The King has established himself as an avid fan of equestrian sports, having been an amateur jockey and a polo player. He’s been an Honorary Member of The Jockey Club since 1980.
Queen Camilla is also a long-time supporter of equestrian sports. She was appointed as an Honorary Member of The Jockey Club in 2015, and has also been Patron of The Jockey Club’s breeding operation, The National Stud, since 2018.
Sandy Dudgeon, Senior Steward of The Jockey Club, said: “We are honoured that Their Majesties have accepted our invitation to become joint Patrons of The Jockey Club.
“They have shown great enthusiasm and support for equestrian sports over many years and everyone in racing in Britain and overseas was thrilled to see them enjoy success at Royal Ascot last year.
“Their patronage of The Jockey Club is a recognition of horseracing not only as a sport which provides entertainment to millions of people, but one which is also part of the fabric of British life, contributing so much both financially and in broader terms to the local communities in which it operates.”
