The Chairman, Iain MacGregor, seated on a golden throne in morning dress, raising a glass of champagne

Martin Sealeaf and John Valentine
cordially invite you to

Chairman'sDay

at Royal Ascot

Iain MacGregor requests the pleasure of your company at The Lawn Club, Queen Anne Enclosure.

Thursday 18th June 2026 - Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire.

RSVP to the Chairman

Schedule

How the day unfolds

From arrival to the final furlong, here is how the day runs.

10:30

Gates open

12:00

Lunch

14:30

First race

The first of seven races takes place

18:15

Last race

The final of seven top quality Flat races gets underway

18:20

Singing around the Bandstand

Sing along to the Band of the Grenadier Guards' selections of classics

Carriages

Time to head home. What a day.

Dress code

The Chairman expects you to look the part.

Queen Anne Enclosure rules apply. No exceptions, not even for favourites.

Gentlemen

Full-length matching suit (two or three piece), collared shirt, necktie. Morning dress also permitted. Socks covering the ankle at all times.

Matching suitCollared shirtNecktieMorning dress
Bow tiesCravatsJeansTrainersShorts

Accommodation

Where you'll be staying

The night before and night of the races, the Chairman has got you covered.

Hotel AMANO Covent Garden

Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HA

A 4-star design hotel in the heart of London's West End, surrounded by theatres, boutiques and restaurants. AMANO Covent Garden features a rooftop bar with views of the London Eye and Big Ben, plus Penelope's - an inventive Israeli-Spanish restaurant at street level.

Rooms feature clean lines, warm lighting, free WiFi, air conditioning, in-room safe and soundproofed walls.

Rooftop bar Restaurant Free WiFi Air conditioned 24hr reception
View Hotel AMANO Covent Garden
Getting thereCovent Garden tube station is a 5-minute walk. Leicester Square and Holborn stations are also nearby.
Check-inFrom 3:00pm. Express check-in available. 24-hour front desk for late arrivals.
Parking and check-inNo on-site parking, but Intelli-Park Covent Garden (Parker Mews, WC2B 5NT) is a 3-minute walk. Photo ID and credit card required at check-in.

Transport

Getting to Ascot

Sit back and leave the driving to us.

Private transport provided

A private limo and bus will be arranged to take all guests directly to Ascot Racecourse and back. Full details on pick-up times and locations will be shared closer to the day.

All you need to do is be ready. We will take care of the rest.