THE glamour, the pageantry and a few horse races to boot. Royal Ascot is a thrilling prospect.
York is watching the festival with renewed interest this year as the countdown to our hosting the event began in earnest.
Already there has been great speculation as to how much cash Ascot will inject into the city. But this occasion will mean so much more than money.
Royal Ascot in York will be about colourful characters, outrageous fashion and even, perhaps, a little snobbery.
It's going to be a royal riot.
Updated: 11:41 Wednesday, June 16, 2004
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