June is here, which can only mean one thing for high society: Royal Ascot is upon us. Returning under skies of glorious sunshine, the world-class racing event will see the upper echelons descending upon the racecourse to enjoy five days of equestrian excellence.
Notably, Ascot is highly-attended by the Royal Family. Though it’s been announced that the Princess of Wales won’t be attending this year, perhaps due to her ongoing recovery from cancer, other members of the monarchy are sure to been seen in the enclosures, continuing the tradition much-loved by the late Queen Elizabeth. King Charles III, Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall have already made their appearances on the first day of this year’s races, while celebrities will also take the opportunity to attend and soak up the vibrant atmosphere
Aside from the society crowd, Ascot has become renowned for its display of formal attire. The dress codes remain as traditional as always; for the Royal Enclosure, hemlines must fall just above the knee or below, shoulders should be appropriately covered, and of course, hats must be worn. Cue a parade of show-stopping, structural headwear crafted by British milliners.
If you’re heading to the races this year, find our guide to Ascot dressing here, including all the sartorial inspiration you need to see before attending. Below, find the best-dressed guests that have graced the racecourse so far.
Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie attended day five of Royal Ascot wearing a vivid orange-red midi dress with a pair of nude Aquazzura bow-tie heels and feather-detailed beret.
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Queen Camilla
Queen Camilla opted for a similar look to the previous day in a white collared long-sleeve blouse with a pleated skirt and matching heels. She also carried a small square bag and wore a black and white wide-brimmed hat adorned with a flower.
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Scout Willis
Scout Willis also attended the final day wearing a black silk and polka dot dress by Nina Ricci with a woven raffia bag and black hat.
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Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie arrived on the fourth day of Royal Ascot wearing a latte-hued cropped top and A-line white skirt with a wide-brimmed hat and a beige M2Malletier gold-handle bag.
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Queen Camilla
The Queen was also in attendance and arrived wearing a white collared dress with geometric patterns along the hemline and sleeve cuffs. She carried a Dior Mini Lady bag in white and wore a wide-brimmed ivory hat.
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Zara Tindall
Zara Tindall was photographed wearing a powder blue trouser suit with a blue and ivory bow headpiece and leather weaved clutch bag.
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Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Kitty Spencer
Eliza and Kitty Spencer were also spotted at day four of the races. Eliza opted for an ivory jacket, waistcoat and wide-leg trousers by The Fold with an Aspinal Midi Mayfair bag in black, while Kitty wore an ivory button-through cotton jacket with a straight midi skirt, also from The Fold, and carried an Aspinal Midi Mayfair bag in light pink.
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The Duchess of York
For her Ascot ensemble, The Duchess of York opted for a white and black belted polka-dot dress with a black wide-brim hat, top-handle bag and black toe-capped slingback heels.
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Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice attended day three of Royal Ascot in a yellow belted Monique Lhuillier dress with blue and white floral illustrations. She accessorised with a crocodile-embossed clutch bag, cream heels and a netted headpiece.
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Zara Tindall
Zara Tindall wore a white button-up Laura Green dress with a black collar and trim, a striped wide-brim hat, black heels and Mulberry’s Amberley clutch bag.
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Duchess of Edinburgh
The Duchess of Edinburgh was spotted at the races in a white and green clover-print dress by Suzannah London with a white Radley bag and wide-brim netted hat.
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Jerry Hall
Jerry Hall was also in attendance, arriving in a Vivienne Westwood white wool suit with a lace-trimmed black camisole top, patent leather belt and striped heels.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla
The King and Queen attended day two of Royal Ascot. King Charles III opted for a light grey morning suit similar to the one he wore the day before, while Queen Camilla changed things up with a verdant green midi dress with a matching wide-brimmed hat and nude heels.
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Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall
Zara and husband Mike Tindall looked luminous on their second day at the races. Zara wore a floral midi dress with puff sleeves by Anna Mason, which she styled with a structural rose-hued headband and matching heels. Mike Tindall wore a bespoke black morning coat with dark grey trousers and a light grey waistcoat by Gieves & Hawkes.
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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Princess Beatrice attended day one of Ascot with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. She opted for a pink gingham blouse and matching skirt by Beulah with white-capped nude Jennifer Chamandi heels, a pale pink fascinator and white top-handle bag by Anya Hindmarch.
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Duchess of York
Princess Beatrice was also joined by her mother, the Duchess of York, who wore a navy floral blazer with a handkerchief dress, matching heels and a tweed Chanel bag.
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Queen Camilla
The Queen arrived at the first day of Ascot in an eggshell blue coat dress by Dior with black-capped beige heels. She accessorised with a Launer London bone white clutch bag, leather gloves and a feather-adorned Philip Treacy hat. For jewellery, she opted for a triple pearl choker-style necklace, matching earrings and a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet.
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Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall
Zara and Mike Tindall arrived on day one in complementing ensembles. Zara wore a light blue Rebecca Valance dress with sheer floral panel detailing. She accessorised with a blush pink fascinator by Sarah Cant Millinery, Emmy London pointed heels and an Anya Hindmarch clutch bag. Her husband wore a grey three-piece morning suit with a blue polka-dot tie that matched the hue of her dress and a black top hat.
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Princess Anne
Princess Anne was pictured greeting daughter Zara at the event. Anne wore a mid-length flower-embroidered coat with a vibrant turquoise dress. She held a cream clasp handbag and wore a complementing pair of bow heels and feather-embellished hat.
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Penny Lancaster
Penny Lancaster attended day one of the races with son Alastair Wallace Stewart. She wore a vintage floral Dolce & Gabbana dress with a lace trim and a deep pink satin hat by Annabeth Fernley.
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