Royal Court Application

2026 Royal Court Application

Candidates for the Princess Program must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky or Louisville Metropolitan Area (Floyd, Clark and Harrison counties of Indiana) and at least a full time second year undergraduate attending a university, college, or accredited professional school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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  • Applicant Questions

    Please answer the questions below. Your responses will be considered as part of the self nominating process.

  • Social Media

    Members of the Royal Court are ambassadors, as well as influencers, for the Derby Festival and the community. If you utilize social media platforms, please share your handles below.

  • Photo

    Please include a photo with your application. (Headshots are preferred.)
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  • Other

    Be able to participate in a preliminary interview process that will be held in-person on November 1 or November 8, 2025.
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