A celebration of UK-India relations on the racecourse

Kolkata dressed in its regal best at the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Cup race at a city turf club on Saturday. The celebrations began on Friday evening with a reception attended by the city’s who’s who, diplomats, and special guests, including members of the Scotland cricket team. On the race day, heritage, sports and high fashion came together to create an unforgettable spectacle.When the track met the runwayFrom statement fascinators to flowing silhouettes, and the timeless thrill of a photo-finish, race day was about celebrating the city’s love for heritage and style. The gathering saw an elegant parade of spring colours, bold patterns and chic race-day ensembles, that included flowing dresses and bold jumpsuits.We are proud to deliver the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Cup reception this year. It was a chance to celebrate an exceptional year for UK-India relations– Dr Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner to East & Northeast IndiaPics: Samik Sen