{"id":21988,"date":"2022-05-18T05:10:03","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T05:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nsemgh.com\/?p=21988"},"modified":"2022-05-18T05:10:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T05:10:04","slug":"glory-queen-pictured-beaming-as-shes-presented-with-majestic-rare-horse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nsemgh.com\/2022\/05\/18\/glory-queen-pictured-beaming-as-shes-presented-with-majestic-rare-horse\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Glory!\u2019 Queen pictured beaming as she\u2019s presented with majestic rare horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the courtyard of Windsor Castle, the 96-year-old monarch was presented with a rare Karabakh horse as a gift from President Ilham Aliyev.\u00a0The Queen was pictured smiling and clutching a walking stick, as she met with representatives of the Equestrian Federation of Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Glory!\u2019 Queen beaming as she\u2019s presented with majestic rare horse\u00a0(Image: Twitter \/ @APA_agentliyi)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Alongside the horse, named Shohrat which means \u2018Glory\u2019, the sovereign was also the recipient of two equestrian-themed sculptures made by Azerbaijani sculptor Faiq Hajiyev.<\/p>\n

The monarch received the presents from the President after his country was invited to perform at the recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations.<\/p>\n

The Queen, who has a lifelong passion for all things equestrian, described the gesture as being \u201cvery kind, very generous.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Karabakh horse is native to Azerbaijan and is used for endurance events and races.<\/p>\n

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The Queen appeared delighted by the present\u00a0(Image: Twitter \/ @APA_agentliyi)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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One recently sold at auction for the equivalent of \u00a314,000.<\/div>\n
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The country has taken part in the Royal Windsor Horse Show since 2012 and were among\u00a01,300 performers taking part in this year’s event.<\/div>\n
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For this year’s performance,\u00a0Azerbaijan\u00a0equestrians performed a colourful Land of Fire show that featured traditional music and dances as well as riders waving the country’s flags.<\/div>\n
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Their performance featured Karabakh horses, like the one gifted to Her Majesty.<\/div>\n
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Royal fans took to Twitter to express their delight at how \u201chappy\u201d the Queen appeared upon receipt of her horse-themed gifts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

One user, @JenCarsonTaylor, wrote: \u201cWhat a beauty! What generous and gracious gifts from President Aliyev. Absolutely splendid to honour the Queen in this way.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlso amazing she is out and about after such a long evening. She looks so happy and that makes us happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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@19Hope60 added: \u201cWhat a magnificent animal+beautiful sculptures! What better gifts for our Queen? Those Azeri horsemen+women and also the Omani riders were absolutely phenomenal to watch last night.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncredible horsemanship. No wonder HM looked so delighted with the spectacle!\u201d<\/p>\n

A third, called Samantha, chimed in with: \u201cIt is so wonderful to see HMQ enjoying her guests and the start of her #PlatinumJubilee. I hope she stays rested and as fit as possible!\u201d<\/p>\n

One more, called Margaret Wilcox, wrote: \u201cOh WOW!!! What an absolutely beautiful horse. So lovely to see our Queen looking so happy and well.\u201d<\/p>\n

The monarch was pictured watching A Gallop Through History, on Sunday \u2013 just one day before these photos were taken.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Queen watched on as her granddaughter Lady Louise drove Philip’s carriage in the procession\u00a0(Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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The event is traditionally a staple in the Queen’s calendar, and this year it was made all the more poignant as it featured a tribute to her late husband Prince Philip.<\/p>\n

The couple’s granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor drove her late grandfather’s carriage around the arena, nodding to her and the Duke of Edinburgh’s shared love of carriage driving.<\/p>\n

The Queen watched on proudly as the 18-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, took part in the procession to mark the finale of the event.<\/p>\n

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The Queen unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the opening of the Elizabeth Line\u00a0(Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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The monarch also\u00a0made a surprise visit to Paddington Station on Tuesday, to officially open the Elizabeth line with her youngest son Prince Edward.<\/p>\n

The 96-year-old was photographed picking up a limited edition Elizabeth line Oyster card and unveiling a plaque to commemorate the occasion.<\/p>\n

She was pictured wearing a matching yellow hat and coat\u00a0while holding a walking stick and smiling warmly.<\/p>\n

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The sovereign spent ten minutes in the station before leaving in a lift.<\/p>\n

She did not join Edward to make a return trip of the line\u00a0from Paddington to Tottenham Court Road.<\/p>\n

\u00a0story by Chloe Davies<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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