King Charles III has inherited Queen Elizabeth's racehorses, following royal tradition
Following royal tradition, King Charles III has inherited his mother's beloved racehorses, just as she inherited those of her father, King George VI.
The King's newest horse, named Educator, is set to race at Salisbury Racecourse this week.
The horse also took part in a commemoration to the Queen the day before her State Funeral on September 19, cantering on Warren Hill.
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King Charles will inherit his mother's beloved racehorses. Getty
"I'm very proud and honoured to be training the first runner for the King," the horse's trainer, William Haggas told Tatler.
"I hope now that the horse runs fast enough to put a smile on everyone's face."
Educator's rider, Tom Marquand, told Sky Sports Racing"Having ridden for the Queen they will remain some of the proudest moments of my career for the entirety of it. Riding the first runner (for the King) is a moment to cherish as well."
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The Queen's had a life-long love of horses. Getty
Her Majesty had a renowned love of horses, with reports her racehorses had won her more than $11.5 million in prize money in the last 30 years.
She was also known as one of flat-racing's greatest champions.
So great was her legacy, the British Horseracing Authority paid tribute to the Queen after her passing.
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth, riding her pony in Windsor Great Park, 1930s. Print Collector/Getty Images
"The loss of Her late Majesty was keenly felt within the racing and breeding industries given her lifelong passion for the sport, and so we are naturally thrilled to see that the horses previously owned by her will race on in the ownership of His Majesty King Charles III," said chairman Joe Saumarez Smith.
The Queen had "left an indelible mark on our sport", he added.
To honour their "Gan-Gan's" love of horses, both the Queen's granddaughter, Lady Louise, and her great-granddaughter, Princess Charlotte, wore horse-inspired jewellery to her memorials.
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Lady Louise Windsor wore a horse-themed necklace during her vigil in honour of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall. Getty
Princess Charlotte wore her great-great grandmother's brooch to her Gan-Gan's funeral. Getty images
Lady Louise wore a necklace with a horse's silhouette on it when she stood vigil in front of the coffin at Westminster Hall, while Princess Charlotte wore a horseshoe-shaped brooch which had been passed down from the Queen Mother.
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