In Pictures: Queen tours Somerset stables
Royal fans gathered in Somerset to welcome the Queen, who visited the region to carry out equine-themed engagements.
Her Majesty arrived at Castle Cary Station by Royal Train, and was met by Annie Maw, the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, and local school pupils.
The Queen will visit Manor Farm Stables, @KingsBruton and @HWSomerset. Follow #RoyalVisitSomerset for live updates.
Thank you to the children of Castle Cary school for welcoming Her Majesty 💐 pic.twitter.com/S8ENRgalKj
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 28, 2019
She then headed to Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, where she met trainers and staff, viewed the horses on parade and heard from the University of Bath about research projects on equestrian sport spinal injuries and racehorse welfare.
An animal lover since childhood, one of The Queen’s greatest passions is for horses.
The Queen’s first pony, Peggy, was given to her by her grandfather King George V. pic.twitter.com/CfKLrhTpHE
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 28, 2019
Her Majesty meets horses on parade at the Manor Farm Stables with racehorse trainer Paul Nicholls.#RoyalVisitSomersetpic.twitter.com/sJnomeHGGd
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 28, 2019
