A family day out at the races! Princess Zara, Peter Phillips and Princess Anne lead the Royals at Epsom after Queen pulled out following 'discomfort' at Trooping the Colour

• Princess Anne is standing in for the Queen after experiencing 'discomfort' following Thursday's celebrations
• Epsom Derby would be one of Her Majesty's favourite events, as a passionate horse owner and breeder
• Zara Tindall, Sir Tim Laurence and Peter Phillips are also in attendance at Epsom Racecourse today
• The Queen pulled out of the National Thanksgiving Service at St Paul's Cathedral and reception at Guildhall
• Kate Middleton told a well-wisher on that Her Majesty is 'fine' but found yesterday's events 'very, very tiring'

By LIZZIE MAY FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 14:00, 4 June 2022 | UPDATED: 14:52, 4 June 2022

The Princess Royal was grinning from ear to ear as she arrived at Epsom Racecourse for the Derby Day to stand in for Her Majesty the Queen, who is watching the horse racing from home at Windsor Castle after pulling out of another Jubilee event.

The monarch, who is said to be 'fine' despite the announcement that she decided against going to of one of her favourite events, is expected to watch the major sporting event on television from Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace confirmed.

Her Majesty has been sent a souvenir race card to follow the action from home.

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A family day out at the races.

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