Glamorous racegoers have pulled out all the sartorial stops as they arrived at Royal Ascot today to kick off the annual celebration in style.
Huge hats, vibrant dresses and feathered fascinators were all on display as thousands of revellers descended on the Berkshire racecourse this morning.
Royal Ascot, the jewel in the crown of the UK racing calendar, starts today with the Queen Anne Stakes and The King Charles III Stakes and will run until Saturday.
The prestigious festival is just as famous for its fashion as it is for its races - and this year, statement hats were the focal point of revellers' eye-popping looks as day one of the annual race meeting got underway.
Dressed to impress, guests wore a variety of show-stopping headpieces as they descended on Ascot for a day of equestrian fun.
Floral prints, maxi dresses and vibrant outfits were also the order of the day for many, while others looked effortlessly elegant in crisp white frocks.
The festival was founded by Queen Anne in 1711 after she declared Ascot ideal for 'horses fit for kings' and has today become a major social event as well as a sporting attraction.
Stylish racegoers at today's event turned the racecourse into a sea of vibrant outfits as they donned bright prints to ensure they stood out from the crowd.
Think pink! TV presenter Rosie Turner makes a statement in a hot pink dress and matching accessories for day one of Royal Ascot
Nice in neons! Racegoers stand out from the crowd in bright ensembles as they arrive at the racecourse in Berkshire
As pretty as a rainbow! A group of glamorous women put their best fashion foot forward in an array of colourful dresses and statement hats
Ladies in red! Two women showcase their fabulously fiery ensembles as they attend Ascot
Leading the royal arrivals, Zara and Mike Tindall were all smiles as they arrived for the opening day of races.
Zara opted for an all-purple ensemble with pale heels and a matching purse, while Mike coordinated with a striking light purple tie and top hat.
Meanwhile, Charlotte Hawkins opted for a bright coat dress as she arrived for the opening day, while Georgia Toffolo sported a silver and white ensemble.
Television star and socialite Lizzie Cundy sported an all-white lace number, with matching fluffy shoes and a glamorous fascinator.
Royal Ascot is known for its strict dress code. Whilst no dress code rules apply in the Windsor Enclosure, although the majority of guests choose to dress up regardless, a strict dress code operates across the Royal and Queen Anne Enclosures.
Hats are a must in both Royal enclosures. Alternatively, a headpiece or ‘hatinator’ with a minimum base diameter of 4 inches (10cm) is also acceptable.
Dresses must be knee length or longer and forget spaghetti straps - all shoulders must be a minimum width of 1 inch (2.5cm).
Strapless, off-the-shoulder and one shoulder items are also banned in the Royal and Queen Anne Enclosures.
Shorts of any kind are not permitted. But having been included in the dress code since 1971, trouser suits remain a popular choice - although they mustn’t be mismatched.
From 2017 onwards, jumpsuits have also been accepted as Ascot worthy, while men must stick to black dress shoes worn with ankle socks, but there are no footwear specifications for women.
Here come the royals! Zara and Mike Tindall were all smiles as they arrived for the opening day of races
All smiles! Zara opted for an all-purple ensemble with pale heels and a matching purse, while Mike coordinated with a striking light purple tie and top hat
Georgia Toffolo sported a silver and white ensemble for Day One of Royal Ascot
Yellow there! Charlotte Hawkins opted for a bright coat dress when arriving for the opening day
Attending with friends! Charlotte Hawkins and Mark Heyes step out at day one of Royal Ascot
A vision in white! Lizzie Cundy opts for an all-white lace number and matching shoes
A grand arrival! Retired Italian jockey Frankie Dettori MBE steps out for day one of the races
Blooming lovely! A racegoer poses up a storm in her red and white floral frock at Royal Ascot
Feeling flush: A woman debuts her card-themed hat at the first day of Royal Ascot
Bridal chic! Crisp white summer dresses appeared to be the order of the day for some
Girl power! A glamorous trio of racegoers are all smiles for today's races
Red hot! Some glamorous revellers opted for scarlet looks for Day One of Royal Ascot
Eye-catching ensembles: A group of women showcase their colourful outfits as they attend the first day of Royal Ascot
Hat's the spirit! Racegoers commanded attention in statement headpieces
Feeling peckish? A woman shows off a carrot-themed hat while at the Berkshire racecourse
Flower power! Many racegoers opted for elegant floral ensembles for their Royal Ascot looks
Matching! These stunning racegoers decided to wear very similar outfits for their day out
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