Glamorous racegoers donned fascinators and towering heels as they arrived for the start of Royal Ascot today.
Racegoers dodged the earlier wet weather as they put of their best colourful dresses and dapper morning suits to descend on the Berkshire racecourse.
Some female racegoers took advantage of the relaxed dress code, by opting for suits and trousers – instead of the traditional dresses.
While the formal dress code remains, in recent years organisers have encouraged visitors to be more ‘experimental’ with their fashion.
Racegoers can also opt to dress from either the male of female dress code, regardless of their gender.
Zara and Mike Tindall were the first of the royal guests to arrive, with King Charles’ niece opting for a Leo Lin Cecilia Linen Midi Dress in green.
The keen equestrian looked gorgeous in the £375 number which she paired with heels and a fascinator, while ex-Rugby pro husband Mike picked a traditional morning suit.
Elsewhere, Una Healy led the glamour in a crisp white summer dress while tapping into the Barbiecore trend with baby pink court shoe heels and feathered hat, which came with a nod to racing superstar Frankie Dettori.
The former Saturdays star opted for the green and pink statement headpiece – commissioned by bookmakers Ladbrokes – to celebrate the jockey’s final royal meeting.
Some female racegoers took advantage of the relaxed dress code, by opting for suits and trousers – instead of the traditional dresses

A 70s style Tommy Hilifiger suit was the the look of the day from one female guest – with many opting for huge fascinators

Many racegoers opted for jumpsuits and trousers for the day out

Bit of all white! Bruce Forsyth’s widow Wilnelia Merced opted for a crisp white suit, making the most of the new rules

Zara and Mike Tindall were the first of the royal guests to arrive, with King Charles’ niece opting for a Leo Lin Cecilia Linen Midi Dress in green


The keen equestrian looked gorgeous in the £375 number which she paired with heels and a fascinator


Una Healy led the glamour in a crisp white summer dress while tapping into the Barbiecore trend with baby pink slingback heels and feathered hat – with a nod to racing superstar Frankie Dettori

Una’s hat included a sweet nod to the former Question of Sport star – showing a golden statue of him atop his horse

TV presenter Charlotte Hawkins opted for a pretty green dress and fascinator

The TV presneter, a regular at Ascot, was a vision in green as she stunned from head to toe

English model Hana Cross opted for bridal chic in a cut out gown with shiny black shoes


Quick change: Reality TV star Georgia Toffolo – known as Toff – looked pretty in a ethereal white number before changing into a burned orange piece
Meanwhile TV presenter Charlotte Hawkins was hoping green was her lucky colour as she opted for a emerald and white outfit for the meet, with a Camilla Rose hat.
Royal Ascot, the jewel in the crown of the UK racing calendar, starts today with the Queen Anne Stakes and will run until Saturday.
Around 300,000 people are set to attend the prestigious event, some of them royalty and world-famous celebrities.
The day is a much a social occasion as a sporting event and racegoers take the opportunity to turn on the style, from chic hats and summer dresses to sharp suits.
It’s the first year the event, a favourite of the late Queen, will go ahead since her death in September.

Racegoer Katherine Kitson arrives sporting a Union flag outfit on day one of Royal Ascot

Towering heels and pretty dresses were the look for many of the guests at the event

First, let me take a selfie! Huge headpieces were popular with many of the female guests

It’s all ‘armless! One guest opted for statement sleeves in a crisp white number for the occasion

Hats off! This guest appeared to have one of the biggest hats of the day – which she paired with a red dress

Floral chic! Friends complemented each other in yellow and blue as they celebrated the event

One guest opted for a bright pink look with an oversized hat

Another guest added a subtle patriotic touch with a cross on her headpiece

Monochrome was a popular look with many guests who opted for black and white looks

Simple pink looks were another popular choice as many tapped into the Barbiecore trend

Gatsby glamour! One guest opted for art deco chic in a 1920s style get-up

One racegoer stole the show with a very colourful manicure and bright yellow dress


Apple of Ascot’s eye: One guest grabbed attention in a flowing yellow dress – which she paired with a headpiece full of fruits, while another opted for a lime number

Pretty in pink: Another guest opted for a classic baby pink headpiece and blazer dress

All the better to see you with! One guest coordinated her binoculars with her champagne outfit in the ultimate chic move

Perfection in pink: Silky pink was the look of the day of this guest

Retro girlband Tootsie Rollers opted to match in a Pretty Dress Company and Bee Smith hats

The girlband could be mistaken for bridesmaids in their white floral dresses


Hats off to ya! Big fascinators tended to be the look of the day with giant hats popular among guests

Red royal time! One guest looked gorgeous in a huge red hat that was sure to command attention


Eccentric style! While some guests opted for top hats and black lace (left) others pocked multicolours (right)

What a complement! Two racegoers contrasted each other in pink and blue for the day out

Gorgeous in green! One racegoer hoped to tap into the luck of the Irish in her cool mint dress with white heels


The bigger the better! Many of the female guests picked massive fascinators for the day out
In recent years Her Majesty marked the festivities with a royal carriage procession, while the tradition will continue this year, King Charles is yet to confirm if he will be leading it.
However, Charles lead the procession last year, with the Queen watching it from home due to mobility issues.
In honour of the late monarch, the Platinum Jubilee Stakes, a six-furlong sprint which is staged on the Saturday of Ascot’s five day meeting, will from now on be known as the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.
Chairman of Ascot Sir Francis Brooke Bt. said: ‘The late Queen’s close association with Ascot Racecourse was well known throughout the world, but no race at the Royal Meeting previously carried the name of Queen Elizabeth II.
‘His Majesty the King has approved the renaming of the Platinum Jubilee Stakes to The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.
‘This will both honour Her Late Majesty in perpetuity and maintain the connection with the three Jubilees celebrated since the inception of the race as the Golden Jubilee Stakes in 2002.’
However, racegoers will notice a subtle change in their cream and gold £7 programmes.

Barbiecore seemed to capture the imagination of many guests who opted for pretty pink looks

Bridal chic! One guest looked gorgeous in an off-white number

Orange you glad to see me! One guest was sure to grab attention in a coral and pink gown with white heeled sandals

She got the monochome memo: Another guest looked smart in a sleek white number ahead of the races

Rainbow glam! Another guest picked all the colours for a sleek outfit

Springtime florals were popular among guests including Apprentice star Luisa Zissman, who managed to narrowly avoid the soggy weather for the day out

One guest opted for a glam rock pink dress with cool grey accesories as she joined a male guest in a morning suit

One guest took advantage of the recently relaxed dress code opted for a jumpsuit instead of the traditional dress

Royal Ascot, the jewel in the crown of the UK racing calendar, starts today with the Queen Anne Stakes and will run until Ladies’ Day on Friday. One racegoer is pictured

Hat designer Ilda Di Vico modelled her own brand as she showed up in a classic Chanel-inspired black A-line dress with a string of pearls and statement heel

Ilda Di Vico lead the glamour in the monochrome number as she was joined by a male guest in a morning suit

Racegoers aboard a horse drawn carriage on day one of Royal Ascot

It wasn’t just the ladies who dressed to impress with many male guest in a traditional top hat and tails for the occasion

Arriving in style! Many arrived atop a horse-drawn carriage

Perfect pink: Seas of coral, red and pink were on guests throughout the day


Floral fashion was a theme among racegoers, including one who opted for a £2770 feather trim silk dress from Andrew GN (left) while another (right) opted for a £700 number from Elliat

Susan and Matthew Verrall opted for yellow and blue for the day out – with Matthew opting for a fun teddy atop his hat

Two racegoers were hoping to get lucky in jersey colours as they celebrated the day

Union Jack bunting greeted the guests, many dressed in morning suits, as they arrived at the racecourse

Ladies in their best dressed managed to narrowly avoid rain and storms as they queued by for the day out

Pretty in pink! Barbiecore was certainly a theme for the day with many of the female guests in baby pinks

Perfection in purple! One staff member picked a purple fascinator for the day out


Hats off to that! The bigger the better seemed to be the way of the day with fascinators with one racegoer wearing a bright red piece while another chose peacock feathers
Following the Coronation of King Charles, the racecards now carry a new cypher, replacing the late Queen’s official royal emblem with a joint one to reflect both the King and Queen.
On social media, Royal Ascot shared a photograph of the new look, writing: ‘We are delighted to unveil the racecard cover for the opening day of Royal Ascot 2023, the first displaying the joint cypher of Their Majesties The King & Queen.’
Both the King and Queen have individual cyphers. The joint cypher is more similar in design to Queen Camilla’s own emblem but adds an additional swirling C to represent the King.
The Queen Consort’s official cypher is a swirling ‘CR’ monogram under a Crown. The entwined letters stand for Camilla Regina – Latin for Queen.
Like Charles’s cypher, Camilla’s design is based on the Tudor crown but is more elaborate and stylised.
It is the first time in 70 years that the country’s most famous horseracing event will carry a new cypher.

An exhibition by royal photographer Chris Jackson, to mark the late Queen’s close association with Royal Ascot and a lifelong interest in horses and racing is shown. It featured more recent work the exhibition contains photographs from the Getty Images archive including some of her twenty four winners

A sniffer dog roams the ground ahead of day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire

Sniffer dogs made sure the grounds were ready ahead of the arrivals descended on the Berkshire racecoure
The Queen, who passed away in Balmoral Castle last September, had a lifelong association with Royal Ascot, developing a love and passion for horse racing throughout her 70-year reign.
And the event has paid tribute via renaming a race in the late Queen’s honour. The Platinum Jubilee Stakes, a six-furlong sprint which is staged on the Saturday of Ascot’s five day meeting, will from now on be known as the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.
Queen Elizabeth II had 24 winners in total, having been a keen racehorse owner, with her final triumph coming by way of Tactical in the Windsor Castle Stakes three years ago.
Choir Boy raced home as her first ever winner during the 1953 Royal Hunt Cup, which occurred during the same week of Her Late Majesty’s coronation at Westminster Abbey.

The joint cypher is similar in design to Queen Camilla’s own individual cypher but adds an additional swirling C to represent the King


Individual cyphers: Like Charles’s cypher (pictured), Camilla’s design is based on the Tudor crown but is more elaborate and stylised
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