The 94-year-old monarch and horseracing fan will watch the coverage on television from Windsor Castle.

Queen says behind-closed-doors Royal Ascot will feel different for many

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were among those accompanying the monarch on the first day

Royal Ascot: Queen and family brave the rain for first day of racing

'Fashion-forward' racegoers can now wear the full-length all-in-one garment in the royal enclosure.

Ladies show off their hats on Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.

It was the first time the Duchess had visited Royal Ascot - a key date in the racing and social calendar.

It was umbrellas at the ready for these female racegoers - but it didn't stop the showstopping hats coming out. 

High pressure across Southern England will make for a fine and largely sunny day at Royal Ascot where the ladies take centre stage tomorrow 

Royal Ascot got off to a sunny start today. Among the forest of hats were the Queen, Prince Harry and other members of the Royal Family. 

Royal Ascot gets underway today and organisers will be keeping a close eye on what people choose to wear.


'Dress code assistants' are to help racegoers meet a new strict style criteria, which is being introduced at this year's Royal Ascot. 