21 May 2024

Dear peterhovis@me.com,

One fine day in 1711 Queen Anne was out riding near Windsor Castle when she stumbled upon an open expanse which looked, in her words, “ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch”. Thus, in August of that year, Ascot Racecourse was born. The Royal Ascot race meeting was inspiration for the “Ascot Gavotte” scene in My Fair Lady, while the racecourse itself features in multiple Bond films.

The event is generally considered the social occasion of the year, and notable faces from the British social scene are always present despite, for some, a distinct lack of interest in horses and horseracing. Royal Ascot has thus become something of a fashion show for lords, ladies and general glitterati alike – no doubt encouraged by the strict dress code, which requires a hat, headpiece or “hatinator”! Hence the theme of our latest card, At the Races.

The arrival of the warm spring weather brings the opportunity for all sorts of fun outdoor activities, most of which do not require such sartorial flamboyance. We have a host of different cards dedicated to your loved ones’ favourite pastimes. So, whether it’s croquet, cricket, rowing or rugby you’re sure to find a card pertinent to their passion!

So why not join our ecards service and start sending these beautiful cards from our ever-growing collection? It’s just $30 / £24 / €28 to send as any cards as you like, to as many people as you like, for an entire year!

Handy Tip! Did you know you can add all your family and friends’ details into your Jacquie Lawson Address Book? And you can even set up a birthday reminder, so you’ll never miss their special day!

With best wishes,
The Jacquie Lawson team