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Elle
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Elle
Longines Is Betting on Equestrian Sports
Formula 1 might be the racing sport on everyone's lips right now, but heritage timepiece brand Longines is focusing on one of the original speed sports: horse racing. The official timekeeper of both The Triple Crown and The Royal Ascot—the latter of which is taking place this week in Ascot, Berkshire, England—Longines has dedicated its time (pun intended) and money to the centuries-old pastime. The brand recently extended its already decades-long partnership with The Royal Ascot into 2030, which means five more years of a shared passion for prestige and precision. Longines has been a longstanding innovator in timekeeping, thanks to its focus on performance. In 1869, the house first produced a pocket watch with a horse motif, and in 1878 it developed its first performance-based chronograph movement. Since then, Longines has been a go-to fixture for equestrian judges and continues its legacy as even more modern technologies evolve. For the 2025 Ascot, Longines presented a new watch model, the Spirit Zulu Time 1925, a nod to the 100th anniversary of the brand's first dual-time zone wristwatch. This updated version, named for the military concept of 'Zulu time' and adorned with 18-karat rose gold, can actually track three time zones, celebrating both horological innovation and modern-day travel needs. As for the Ascot itself, the second race day of the week was filled with spirit and more importantly (to us) fashion. Polka dots—trending this season —bright florals, and fruit patterns (Amalfi Coast summer, anyone?) abounded, complete with matching hats and fascinators, of course, making for quite the day of elevated race fashion. William, Prince of Wales, presented prizes for The Prince of Wales's Stakes, though Princess Kate was not in attendance. The winners of the Ascot Stakes and Royal Hunt Cup, which are the biggest races of the event, will be presented with Longines timepieces as part of their prize.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster smiles with rarely-seen son
Loose Women star Penny Lancaster stunned in florals as she attended the Royal Ascot with her son, Alastair Wallace Stewart, while Sir Rod Stewart's absence didn't go unnoticed Penny Lancaster has been pictured enjoying a day at the races with her and her husband Sir Rod Stewart's rarely-seen son Alastair. Penny Lancaster turned heads at Royal Ascot as she stepped out in a glamorous vintage Dolce & Gabbana dress, joined by her son Alastair, 19. The model, 53, oozed elegance on the opening day of the prestigious racing event, teaming the floral frock with gold heels, a chic Annabel Fenley percher hat and a £1,100 Loewe Bee basket bag. The mother and son duo enjoyed some quality time together in a the rare public outing – weeks ahead of musician Sir Rod's epic Glastonbury headline performance. The couple's son looked fresh in a classic morning suit and grey top hat as he enjoyed the VIP experience at the Berkshire event - a rare public outing for the teen. Penny also shares 14-year-old Aiden with Sir Rod, who has eight children in total - four sons and four daughters with five different women. The couple were last seen together on May 23 at the London premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. But just days later, Rod, 80, was forced to cancel yet another Las Vegas show due to illness. He had been due to perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on June 5 but pulled out after doctors advised him to rest while recovering from the flu. Taking to Instagram, the Maggie May singer wrote: 'I'm awfully sorry to have to cancel my show June 5th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. My doctor ordered a bit more rest while I recover from the flu. Thanks for your love and understanding. Rod.' Despite the setback, Sir Rod has a packed tour schedule lined up for the rest of the year, including the iconic Legends slot at Glastonbury later this month. He recently admitted the idea of retiring terrifies him, 'I enjoy going out on tour now more than I've ever done at this ripe old age of 80,' he said 'I'm doing seven concerts in Vegas and then I am everywhere around the world. I'm playing Athens, Germany, three nights in Buenos Aires, two nights in Rio, it goes on and on and on.' 'It keeps me fit. You have got to be fit to do it,' he added 'I would probably die if I didn't do it.' He also touched on how over the years he's watched so many give up their career, retire and end up with nothing to wake up for. 'I don't know what they do with themselves - they must get up and go 'What do I do today? Down the betting shop? Have a drink?' I don't know.' he said The Royal Ascot event runs through to Saturday, with King Charles and Queen Camilla expected to take part in the traditional carriage procession.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Can you spot the 10 horses trying to sneak into Royal Ascot in under 30 seconds?
The Royal Ascot kicks off tomorrow (June 17). The world famous horse racing festival starts on Tuesday, June 17, and runs until Saturday, June 21, and will draw viewers and gamblers from across the globe. Thousands of fans will also make their way to Ascot each day for flat racing's summer showpiece, and they are expected to be joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have several horses competing throughout the week. The Gee-Gees and their jockeys will be competing for more than £10million in prize money during the five-day spectacle, so it's not surprising The Royal Ascot has attracted the leading competitors from all across the planet. And Mecca Games have created a fun brainteaser that challenges you to find 10 horses who are trying to sneak into the event in a bid to get their hands on a share of the spoils. However, there is something about each one of the animals that makes them stand out from the crowd. From the fabulous hats that have long been associated with Ascot to unique manes and tails, it is your job to act as security and pick out the rogue racehorses trying to disrupt proceedings. The image shows 30 horses in rows on a green field - but a third of them don't belong. Can you pick out the 10 imposters? And, to make it trickier, can you manage it in under 30 seconds? If you think you've got what it takes to keep the sneaky stallions out of Royal Ascot, scroll down and give it a go. How are you getting on? Some of them are fairly obvious, but picking out all 10 in half a minute can prove challenging. Have you got them all yet? Or are you giving up? Either way, scroll down below to find the solution. Some of the imposters would have jumped out right away, with the winged unicorn probably the easiest one to find. The dressed up gee-gees were also on the easier side, including one with a fetching pink sunhat, one carrying a handbag, one with a saddle, and another with clunky shoes instead of hooves. Others had stylised parts of their body, with one rocking a red mane, another with a purple tail, and a third with yellow hooves and eyes. Near the bottom, one horse was a slightly darker brown to most of the others in the image, and the tenth imposter had removed their tail entirely. Did you get all of them in 30 seconds? If so, congratulations! And if you want to try some more, then we've got you covered. Only 20 per cent of people can solve this Irish-themed puzzle in under a minute. And this testing teaser challenges you to work out which woman is the boy's real mum. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. And if football is your thing, then we've got another. Are you able to find the odd ball out in this sporty image in under 20 seconds? We also found a TikToker who has posted three different brainteasers - surely that's enough to satisfy your puzzling needs for today!
Forbes
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Dine In A Hot Air Balloon At Royal Ascot This Summer
The Royal Ascot is getting a bit more whimsical. Beaverbrook Just when you thought Royal Ascot couldn't get any more extravagant, along comes Beaverbrook with an idea so delightfully over-the-top it makes the Royal Enclosure feel like a mere garden party. For the first time in its illustrious five-year history, Beaverbrook's famed hot air balloon dining experience is leaving the safe, rolling hills of its Surrey estate and floating—well, figuratively—into the lavender-lined heart of Britain's most glamorous week of horse racing. From June 17 to 21, six gloriously striped hot air balloons—done up in raspberry red and rose pink and anchored like objets d'art in Ascot's Lavender Courtyard—will serve as intimate, private dining rooms for the very well-heeled (and very well-connected). It's a collision of old-school opulence and modern-day spectacle that feels, frankly, like it should have happened already. But no: this is the debut appearance of Beaverbrook at Ascot and the first time these balloons—normally seen wafting gently above plates of lobster and conversation in the Surrey countryside—have ever ventured off-property. For those unfamiliar with the concept, the balloons are not actually airborne. (This is Britain, not Burning Man.) But what they lack in altitude they make up for in theater. Each balloon basket—authentic wicker, naturally—is transformed into a six-person alfresco salon dressed to the nines by luxury tableware doyennes Summerill & Bishop. Think Parisian floral prints with English eccentricity and more linen than a Venetian trousseau. The entire tableau is as if Peter Pan grew up and got into hospitality. Diners will experience three seatings daily: brunch from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., lunch from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., and afternoon tea from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Each is a two-hour, full-service affair complete with dedicated waitstaff and a champagne service that flows faster than a racehorse at the starting gate. Prices range from £225 for afternoon tea to £250 for brunch or lunch. For the price of a modest pair of spectator shoes, you get a trackside table in the clouds—minus the motion sickness. But let's talk food. The menus are curated by two men whose names you'd do well to remember if you ever want to host a dinner party that makes Tatler. Michelin-starred chef Tom Shepherd (of Upstairs fame) is helming brunch and lunch, bringing seasonal flair and a few audacious flourishes to classic British fare. Think: Native Lobster Cocktail Crumpet and Smoked Salmon with Potato Terrine, Cream Cheese, and Caviar. Meanwhile, making his Royal Ascot debut is pâtisserie icon Benoit Blin, responsible for afternoon tea. His spread will offer elegant finger sandwiches, jewel-like pastries, and whatever confectionery magic it takes to make an aristocrat smile through losing bets. 'We are always trying to innovate and improve the offering across the venue,' said Jonathan Parker, Managing Director of 1711 by Ascot, with the type of polite understatement that suggests he knows exactly how fabulous this is. 'The Beaverbrook balloons will provide something new and exciting.' 'New and exciting' may be the understatement of the year. The Beaverbrook brand, after all, is not exactly known for subtlety. Named after the legendary press baron and wartime politician Lord Beaverbrook, the Surrey estate-turned-hotel is a riot of elegance, nostalgia, and finely tuned hospitality. With four distinctive venues, four restaurants, a wellness spa, and interiors that would make Nancy Mitford weep, the place has become a countryside playground for London's tastefully moneyed set. 'Bringing our signature summer balloons to the Royal Enclosure is a wonderful opportunity to share the charm and excellence of Beaverbrook's hospitality with racegoers,' said Jorge De Jesus, Group GM at Beaverbrook. 'We're excited to contribute to the unforgettable atmosphere of Royal Ascot.' In other words, they're here to make a splash—and not just with champagne.
