 Walwyn opted not to run English Prince in the Epsom Derby, believing that the colt was still immature and would be unsuited by the course.At Royal Ascot on 20 June English Prince, with Eddery again in the saddle, started the 8/11 favourite for the Group Two King Edward VII Stakes against five opponents including Royal Empire (runner-up in the Prix Jean de Chaudenay), Honoured Guest (winner of the Dante Stakes) and Straight As A Die (Royal Lodge Stakes).English won in race record time from Straight As A Die, to whom he was conceding four pounds.