Queen’s Plate host to make decision on name in coming days after death of the Queen
“On behalf of Woodbine Entertainment, our Board of Directors, our horse racing community, and horse racing fans across our country, I send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the Monarchy of Canada, and fans and supporters across the world on the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II,” said Lawson.
The Queen’s Plate was first run in 1860 and was named after Queen Victoria after she gave her royal assent for “a plate to the value of 50 guineas” be awarded to the winner of the 1 1/4 mile race in Toronto. It was renamed to the King’s Plate in 1901 when Edward VII succeeded Victoria on the throne. It was renamed the Queen’s Plate again in 1952 upon Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne.
Woodbine Entertainment sent its traditional telegram to Queen Elizabeth following the 163rd running of the Queen’s Plate on Aug. 21, informing her that a filly named Moira had won the race. In return, Buckingham Palace sent a symbolic 50 guineas to the owners of the winning horse.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queen's Plate host Woodbine Entertainment mourns death of Queen Elizabeth IIWoodbine Entertainment, the host of horse racing's Queen's Plate, says it's mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Read more »
Queen's Plate host to make decision on name in coming days after death of the QueenTORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment says it won’t yet decide on renaming the Queen’s Plate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II out of respect for the…
Read more »
Queen's Plate host to make decision on name in coming days after death of the QueenFirst run in 1860, the name of the Queen’s Plate traditionally reflects the gender of Canada’s reigning monarch, and was therefore called the King’s Plate…
Read more »
Queen Elizabeth II's legacy: British Columbians remember their Queen as one of them“She was the Queen, the same as if she’d been the butcher or the baker, friendly to everyone.”
Read more »
The Queen on screen: A look at the actors who have played Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest\u002Dreigning monarch and the country’s figurehead for 70 years, has died at age 96, Buckingham Palace said.
Read more »