Royal Ascot is an annual event held every June in Ascot, England. Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, this five-day festival is renowned for its rich heritage, world-class racing and British pageantry, attracting over 250,000 racegoers and a global television audience spanning more than 180 territories.
In 2025, the event will take place from Tuesday through Saturday at Ascot Racecourse. The event features 36 races, including eight Group 1 contests, with a total prize fund of £10 million, drawing elite horses, jockeys, and trainers from around the world. International contenders from Australia, Japan, France, Ireland, the United States and beyond are set to compete, underscoring the event’s global prestige.
Members of the royal family, including Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton and Prince William, are expected to attend the event.
Here, see photos from the 2025 edition of Royal Ascot.
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Harriet Sperling smiles as she attends on day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Bella Good attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Liubor Clark (wearing a Karen Millen dress and Marta Holod hat) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Zara Tindall attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Sandra Cooke (wearing a Cara Meehan hat, Zimmerman dress and Aquazzura shoes) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Peter Phillips attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Tatyana Brain (wearing a vintage Harrods hat and Sandro suit) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Phoebe Gregory (wearing an Amy Money millinery hat and Reformation dress) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Queen Camilla and King Charles III react as they attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Princess Beatrice of York and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi smile as they attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla smiles and wave as they attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Mike Tindall and Anne, Princess Royal share a joke as they attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Angela Menz (wearing a Lisa Tan hat) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Anouska Lancaster attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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A racegoer (wearing a Marta Holod hat) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Lisa Tan (wearing a Lisa Tan hat) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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David Howden, Fiona Howden & HRH Duchess of Edinburgh (L) attend Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Jemima Howden attends Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Charlotte Hawkins attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Flora Gibbs attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Georgia Toffolo attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Valerie Stark attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Scarlet Gray attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Natalie Rushdie attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Laura Anne-Barr attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Flora Macdonald Johnston (wearing a Lock & Co hat, The Irish Twin dress, Swaine bag and Manolo Blahnik shoes) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Valerie Stark attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Alexandra Bertram (wearing an Awon Golding hat, Taller Marmo dress, Aspinal of London bag, Garrard earrings and a Longines watch) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Vanessa Ryle, The Earl of Derby & Katherine Foster-Brown attend Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.
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Tegan Dalman (wearing a Karen Millen dress and hat and Mango shoes) attends the 1st day of Royal Ascot on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England.