Excited Anne cheers and applauds in Queen’s absence at Epsom Derby Day
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An excited Princess Royal cheered and applauded along with members of her family while attending Epsom Derby Day, as the Queen watched at home in “comfy clothes”. Anne, alongside her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and children Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, who was with her husband, former rugby player Mike, could be seen pointing and cheering among the animated members of the royal box during the Cazoo Derby at 4.30pm. Jubilee celebrations took place in the Queen’s absence, with 40 jockeys who have ridden for the owner-breeder donning the royal racing silks and forming a guard of honour before the national anthem was sung. Staunton, who plays the monarch in The Crown’s upcoming series, said: “I’m very honoured to be in a place that the Queen obviously loves greatly – her big passion is horses.” It comes after the Queen’s only runner Just Fine was removed from the World Pool Northern Dancer Handicap at the 48-hour declaration stage on Thursday.
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