He stressed the event’s long history, noting Royal Ascot’s origins and the procession’s continuity: Ascot was founded in 1711, and the ceremonial carriage entrance has been "virtually unchanged since 1825," per Ascot. The strict dress code — including top hats in the Royal Enclosure — remains central. Tindall and his wife Zara, 45, most recently took part in 2025; the couple are familiar faces during the meeting, which runs June 16 to June 20.