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Rituals and events mark the calendar year for the castle and its
staff.
Rituals and events mark the calendar year for the castle and its
staff. With Easter, the royal year begins in earnest, as the queen
conducts her engagements from the castle. Two of the year's largest
events take place in June. The Order of the Garter ceremony, an
annual celebration of Britain's oldest and highest order of
chivalry, draws former politicians, national heroes, long-serving
representatives of the crown and crowds of spectators. The biggest
event in the racing calendar, the Royal Ascot, takes place on the
impressive castle grounds. From horse racing to waging bets on the
color of the queen's hat, this event brings together the demimonde
and high society for a celebration of pomp and horseflesh.