Queen Elizabeth in Kentucky - in pictures

  • Queen Elizabeth II visits Lane's End horse farm in central Kentucky in 1984. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth II visits Lane's End horse farm in central Kentucky in 1984. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth visited Kentucky several times on visits to the US. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth visited Kentucky several times on visits to the US. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth attended the 133rd Kentucky Derby in 2007 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth attended the 133rd Kentucky Derby in 2007 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth stopped again in Versailles in 1991 for a private visit at Lane's End, which completed a two-week official tour of the US at the invitation of then-president George HW Bush. Photo: Lane's End
    Queen Elizabeth stopped again in Versailles in 1991 for a private visit at Lane's End, which completed a two-week official tour of the US at the invitation of then-president George HW Bush. Photo: Lane's End
  • The Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup is run annually in October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo: Lane's End
    The Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup is run annually in October at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo: Lane's End
  • Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth attend the 133rd Kentucky Derby as guests of former US ambassador to the UK William Farish at Churchill Downs. Getty Images
    Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth attend the 133rd Kentucky Derby as guests of former US ambassador to the UK William Farish at Churchill Downs. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth was hosted by Lane’s End on her visit to the Bluegrass state in 1984 upon the inauguration of the race named in her honour, the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup. Photo: Lane's End
    Queen Elizabeth was hosted by Lane’s End on her visit to the Bluegrass state in 1984 upon the inauguration of the race named in her honour, the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup. Photo: Lane's End
  • Queen Elizabeth returned to Lane's End during her visit to Kentucky in May for the 2007 running of the Kentucky Derby. Photo: Lane's End
    Queen Elizabeth returned to Lane's End during her visit to Kentucky in May for the 2007 running of the Kentucky Derby. Photo: Lane's End
  • The Farish family broke ground on Lane's End in 1829. Photo: Lane's End
    The Farish family broke ground on Lane's End in 1829. Photo: Lane's End
  • Retired horses live out the rest of their days in comfort on the farm before being laid to rest in the Lane’s End cemetery. Photo: Lane's End
    Retired horses live out the rest of their days in comfort on the farm before being laid to rest in the Lane’s End cemetery. Photo: Lane's End
  • In 2018, Lane's End was named Leading Stud Farm in America for the 14th time. Photo: Lane's End
    In 2018, Lane's End was named Leading Stud Farm in America for the 14th time. Photo: Lane's End
  • During her 1991 visit to Kentucky, the queen was looking for stallions to breed with her mares for the following year and toured several horse farms. Photo: Lane's End
    During her 1991 visit to Kentucky, the queen was looking for stallions to breed with her mares for the following year and toured several horse farms. Photo: Lane's End
  • The queen visited about a dozen central Kentucky horse farms to look at thoroughbreds, including a few mares she boarded in 1989. Photo: Lane's End
    The queen visited about a dozen central Kentucky horse farms to look at thoroughbreds, including a few mares she boarded in 1989. Photo: Lane's End
  • At Lane's End, she apparently was most impressed with Alysheba, the 1988 Kentucky Derby winner and Horse of the Year. Photo: Lane's End
    At Lane's End, she apparently was most impressed with Alysheba, the 1988 Kentucky Derby winner and Horse of the Year. Photo: Lane's End
  • Since the 19th century, central Kentucky has been home to some of the world’s most famous thoroughbreds. Photo: Lane's End
    Since the 19th century, central Kentucky has been home to some of the world’s most famous thoroughbreds. Photo: Lane's End
  • Queen Elizabeth visited Versailles, Kentucky, where the Kentucky Castle, a luxury hotel, restaurant and spa is located. Photo: The Kentucky Castle
    Queen Elizabeth visited Versailles, Kentucky, where the Kentucky Castle, a luxury hotel, restaurant and spa is located. Photo: The Kentucky Castle
  • Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky. Photo: Public Domain
    Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky. Photo: Public Domain
  • Thoroughbred AP Indy lived most of his life at Lane's End Farm, where he was born and raised, and stood his entire stud career. Photo: Lane's End
    Thoroughbred AP Indy lived most of his life at Lane's End Farm, where he was born and raised, and stood his entire stud career. Photo: Lane's End
  • One episode of the Netflix show The Crown features the queen on a journey that takes her through Kentucky to learn more about horse breeding. Photo: Lane's End
    One episode of the Netflix show The Crown features the queen on a journey that takes her through Kentucky to learn more about horse breeding. Photo: Lane's End
  • Will Farish purchased the first 90 hectares that eventually became Lane’s End. Photo: Lane's End
    Will Farish purchased the first 90 hectares that eventually became Lane’s End. Photo: Lane's End
  • Actress Jenny McCarthy was among the celebrities at the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs the year the queen attended. Getty Images
    Actress Jenny McCarthy was among the celebrities at the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs the year the queen attended. Getty Images
  • Actress Tracy Tweed, musician Gene Simmons and actress Shannon Tweed did not steal the queen's thunder in 2007. Getty Images / AFP
    Actress Tracy Tweed, musician Gene Simmons and actress Shannon Tweed did not steal the queen's thunder in 2007. Getty Images / AFP
  • Actress Regina King was also a 2007 Kentucky Derby attendee. FilmMagic
    Actress Regina King was also a 2007 Kentucky Derby attendee. FilmMagic