Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip Ride Horses Separately Amid Health And Safety Fears

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip couldn’t stop riding horses.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are popular for their love of horses. Just recently both were spotted enjoying some time with their horses, separately.

In the photos shared by Express, the monarch enjoyed a morning ride on her Felly pony. She donned one of her trademark head scarfs and wrapped herself up in a coat. She was joined by her head groom Terry Pendry on the said outing who also rode a black pony.

On the other hand, Prince Philip took the reins and enjoyed a horse carriage ride. The 97-year-old royal kept a low profile in a flat cap, khaki coat and gloves as he steered the horses.

Back in November, the royal couple also enjoyed horse riding separately. Her Majesty opted to enjoy some time with her black Felly pony, Carltonlima Emma. The pony was photographed wearing a red poppy to mark the start of Remembrance week.

On the other hand, Prince Philip went on carriage riding with two black horses in the fields. He was joined by two stablewomen who sat behind him.

Queen Elizabeth II will be turning 93 on April 21. However, the monarch and the Duke of Edinburgh showed no signs of slowing down despite their age. Some are concerned about their health and safety as they continued to ride their horses, but it’s unlikely for them to stop this hobby anytime soon.

In related news, according to Peter Marsh, a professor of Social Psychology at the University of Oxford, the Prince of Wales deserved sympathy for the way he was brought up. He felt sorry for Prince Charles because he grew up under the care of the palace staff.

“I suppose one should have sympathy for one who has grown up in what appears to be a deeply dysfunctional family,” Marsh said. “And I think his upbringing and the remoteness of his parents for most of his life - the kind of life that goes on beyond the walls of Buckingham Palace.”

Prince Charles had a closer bond to his grandmother Queen Mother compared to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. When Queen Mother passed away, the future king confessed that he “dreaded” that moment and admitted that he would miss her laughs.