23.   On Prince Philip’s ninetieth birthday, the Queen made her husband Lord High Admiral, the titular head of the Royal Navy. Here he lends a helping hand to the Queen after a service, in March 2015, commemorating British troops’ thirteen-year involvement in Afghanistan.

24.   The Queen and her racing manager John Warren cannot contain their delight as her horse Estimate wins the Gold Cup at Ascot in 2013 with jockey Ryan Moore and trainer Sir Michael Stoute.

25.   Although Prince Philip is no fan of racing, he dutifully accompanies the Queen to Ascot and the Derby. He is seen here with the Queen and the Duke of York at the 2016 Derby. The Queen presented the trophy for the first time in her reign to the Aga Khan, whose horse Harzand won.

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