York Racecourse is honoured that Her Majesty The Queen, Royal Patron of the course, has agreed to visit the Ebor Festival on Wednesday 19 August.

It will be the third consecutive year that the venue has had the privilege of hosting a member of the Royal Family who is acknowledged as a keen follower of the sport.

The famous Royal silks have had success down the years at York, most recently a quick-fire double on the final day of the Dante Festival 2026 when Warrant Holder and Portcullis both rewarded favourite-backers.

During this year’s visit Her Majesty is expected to meet representatives of the Local Community Charity Partners of York Racecourse, as well as some of the “unsung heroes” who make the festival work.

York Racecourse Chairman, Bridget Guerin said, “Extending a York Racecourse welcome to our Royal Patron has been both a privilege and a personal pleasure on her last two visits; it is so exciting that we are again being honoured”.