Queen's Jubilee: Princess Anne arrives at Epsom Derby

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info

The fine artist presented a painting of the Queen’s racehorse, Dunfermline, to Princess Royal at the Epsom Derby on Saturday, June 4. The painting was later presented by Anne to the Queen, who was represented at her beloved race event by her daughter. Mr Houghton caused a stir and prompted the Princess’ amusement as he candidly matched his morning suit with a Pony Club tie.

Apparently, the artist was in such a rush to prepare himself for the exhibition of his painting, that he left his home without a tie on.

And as a workaround, he made the daring move to wear his daughter’s tie, which he found in the boot of his car.

In a photo Mr Houghton shared on Twitter, Princess Anne can be seen not being able to hold her giggles in view of the artist’s outfit.

The artist wrote on Twitter: “My painting of Dunfermline was unveiled by Princess Anne who presented it to The Queen last night.

“I was so preoccupied with getting everything safely to Epsom that I forgot my tie.

“Fortunately I found my daughter’s pony club one in the boot which made everyone chuckle!”

And in a later update, he added: “The Princess well and truly got the giggles!!”

In the Daily Mail’s Eden Confidential column, Richard Eden wrote: “Knowing that a royal presence was likely, he was horrified to discover that he had left home without a tie.”

The column adds: “It was a bit skimpy, but he thought he had got away with it until the Princess turned up.

“She soon spotted his neckwear and burst out laughing. The matter was, I understand, relayed back to the Queen that evening, along with the painting.”

The Queen missed the Epsom Derby as she wanted to pace herself for other engagements during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Instead, she watched the event on television from Windsor Castle.

Phil White, London regional director for The Jockey Club, described the monarch’s absence from the Surrey event as a “rare occasion” but said the organisation is “delighted” to know that she will still be watching on television.

Before the race, Zara Tindall, who was also present at the Derby, told racegoers her grandmother was doing “well”.

She said: “She will be watching on the TV – she has a few runners today dotted around the country, so she knows exactly what’s going on.

“She’ll just be sat on the sofa watching the TV. She’ll be in her comfy clothes.”

Source: Read Full Article