'We are going to explore how we can make the name a lot clearer about its history – and that the name refers to an entirely different Duke of York.’
A famous horse race is changing its name in a bid to distance it fromThe prestigious Duke of York Stakes, which was inaugurated in 1895, is held at York Racecourse every May., Duke of York, who went on to become King George V.
James Brennan, the racecourse’s head of marketing and sponsorship, told The Yorkshire Post: ‘It was named in honour of Prince George who went on to become King George V.‘With that in mind, however, we are going to explore how we can make the name a lot clearer about its history – and that the name refers to an entirely different Duke of York.’
Both the Queen and Prince Andrew, pictured here at Ascot Racecourse in 2019, are fans of horse racing Andrew was appointed the racecourse’s first patron in 2015, but gave up the position in 2019 after stepping down from public duties following his disastrous appearance on Newsnight.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Candlelight vigil for Ashling Murphy held in New YorkMembers of the Irish community in Yonkers, New York held a candlelight vigil for Ashling Murphy after her death sent shockwaves around the world.Irish police are still hunting for the killer of Ms Murphy, a 23-year-old teacher who was found dead after going for a run on the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore.The murder has caused widespread anger and shock in Ireland and beyond, with tens of thousands of people attending vigils in recent days to remember Ms Murphy.Sign up to our free newsletters by clicking here
Weiterlesen »
Palace considers stripping Prince Andrew and Harry of job held by just 4 royalsPrince Charles, Prince William, Prince Andrew and Prince Harry are 'Counsellors of State' and could take over if the Queen is unable to perform her duties due to being abroad or unwell
Weiterlesen »
GMB’s Ranvir Singh says she was sexually assaulted when she was 12Singh made the admission in documentary about Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew
Weiterlesen »