Queen Camilla visited Ebony Horse Club in south London, where she presented a prize and met with students. The Queen expressed the importance of the club in providing unique opportunities for young people to learn to ride and pursue careers in the racing industry.
The Queen highlighted the significance of the racing industry supporting organizations like Ebony Horse Club, which helped Khadijah Mellah become the first British Muslim woman jockey to win a race in 2019. Students who met the Queen expressed their excitement and gratitude for the experience.
Ebony Horse Club, a unique youth club with horses, aims to provide educational and life skills opportunities for young people from disadvantaged communities in Lambeth. Queen Camilla’s visit was described as special and supportive, with the club’s chief operating officer expressing gratitude for her genuine care and interest in the young people’s well-being.