2024 KDF Royal Court City Skyline Emma, Sarah, Ankita, Paighton, Laurel.jpg
Kentucky Derby Festival unveiled the 2024 Royal Court on Jan. 8, 2024 in Louisville, Ky. From Left to right:  Emma Rhodes of Louisville, Sarah Downs of Springfield, Ky., Ankita Nail of Louisville, Paighton Brooks of Alexandria, Ky. and Laurel Riggs of Bardstown, Ky. (Image courtesy Kentucky Derby Festival)Â
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The court will reign over the upcoming Derby Festival and attend nearly every official KDF event.
Young women from Kentucky and southern Indiana who are full-time college students in at least their second year of school are encouraged to apply.
