Royal Ascot racegoers have turned heads in eye-catching ensembles this week – and the glittering fashion show continued as the fourth day of festivities got underway this morning.
Revellers dressed to the nines in their finest frocks, sharpest suits and most fabulous hats descended on the Berkshire racecourse ready for yet another day of fun and frolics.
Among the early arrivals was milliner Ilda Di Vico, who made a statement in a pleated neon pink frock and an extravagant headpiece adorned with butterflies.
Meanwhile businesswoman Valerie Stark channeled one of Royal Ascot’s biggest style trends in a sharp, tailored suit and a turban-inspired hat.
Party girls! A group of friends dressed in summer frocks strike a pose as they get ready for a day of fun at Royal Ascot today
Final touches: It was time for a make-up touch up for this group of women as they arrived at Royal Ascot this morning
Glorious in green: Presenter Nicki Chapman, left, looked elegant in lace. Right, racegoer Jenny Pacey, from London
Hats off to them! A dramatic rose headpiece, left, and one shaped like a fan, right, were both on show at Royal Ascot today
Rainbow dream: This group of glamorous women made a statement in their blue, orange and yellow Royal Ascot ensembles
Understated: Heather Dean, from Belfast, left, and Olivia Smales, from East Yorkshire, proved neutrals work as well as colour
Flower power! Susie Brock (left) and Sharon Teague from Derbyshire turned heads in their stunning hats at Royal Ascot
Fit for a royal! Royal Enclosure guests heads along the Long Walk at Windsor Castle as they make their way to Ascot
With the clue in the name, Royal Ascot is hugely popular with the monarchy and Her Majesty has attended every year since ascending the throne.
She is expected to return for the fourth day in a row this afternoon and will arrive in the traditional carriage procession at around 2pm.
Yesterday the monarch, 93, took in the action alongside several members of the Royal Family including Princess Eugenie, Zara Phillips and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
The Queen broke with her typical brightly coloured outfits with a pale grey ensemble yesterday – now royal watchers are eagerly waiting to see what she steps out in today.
Out of this world! Sarah Soulsby, from London, showcased a galaxy inspired hat for the fourth day of Royal Ascot today
Classy affair: Hats, suits and demure summer dresses were all on show as racegoers made their way inside the course today
Here come the boys! A group of sharply dressed men arrive for the fourth day of Royal Ascot this morning
But for now all eyes are on the hundreds of racegoers making their entrance – with a full spectrum of race day style on show.
This year racegoers have pushed the boundaries when it comes to fashion – with daring hemlines and thigh high slits both on show.
Others have kept it classic in demure summer frocks. Suits have also proved a popular trend for women.
Visitors to the Royal and Queen Anne enclosures have to abide by a strict dress code, which does not allow bare midriffs or strapless dresses, but for guests in the Windsor and other enclosures the rules are more relaxed.
Up to 300,000 people were expected to descend on the event over the course of five days.
Here they come! A fanfare announced the arrival of this traditional horse drawn cart at Royal Ascot this morning
Best start to the day: A woman was seen enjoying a chilled glass in the carpark ahead of the start of Royal Ascot
Ready for their close up! Two glamorous women posed for a photo on their way into the fourth day of Royal Ascot
Getting ready for the day! This group get busy and set up their tent ahead of a morning of relaxation at Royal Ascot
Quiet moment: This couple enjoy some downtime ahead of a carpark picnic with friends at Royal Ascot this morning
Attention to detail: Champagne on ice, a vase of flowers… now all he needs are guests! This gent was the ultimate Ascot host
Keeping up tradition: A small group of racegoers opted to arrive for Royal Ascot in a traditional horse drawn carriage