Camilla, who was appointed president of Ebony Horse Club in 2009, visited the club and met with students during the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday at Ascot Racecourse. The Queen presented a prize and posed for a picture with the students, emphasizing the uniqueness and importance of the club in providing opportunities for young people to ride and work in the racing industry.

The Queen expressed the significance of the racing industry supporting organizations like Ebony Horse Club, highlighting the success of Khadijah Mellah, the first British Muslim woman jockey to win a race in 2019. Students who met the Queen during her visit were inspired by her encouragement and support, with one expressing a desire to become a future jockey.

Ebony Horse Club, which serves as a youth club with horses, aims to provide educational and life skills opportunities for young people from disadvantaged communities in Lambeth. The club’s chief operating officer expressed gratitude for the Queen’s support and described the special day when she visited as a glamorous and exciting experience for everyone involved. Camilla’s passion for horses and her visit to the club underscore the importance of providing opportunities for young people to engage with horses and the racing industry.