King Charles III and Queen Camilla have endured disappointment on the opening day of Royal Ascot as their horse, Reaching High, failed to back up his status as favorite in one of the big races.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's hopes were dashed on the opening day of Royal Ascot as their horse Reaching High finished a disappointing ninth in the Ascot Stakes. The royal couple watched from the racecourse as their sole runner on day one failed to deliver the £57,

The King, 76, and Queen, 77, were back in a carriage at the annual horse race meeting — the 200th year that the Royal Procession has taken place