KING Charles and Queen Camilla waved to the crowds as they arrived at the opening day of Royal Ascot.
The avid racing fans were spotted donning beaming smiles as they joined racegoers at the prestigious sporting event.
AFPKing Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in a carriage at Royal Ascot[/caption]
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John Warren, the King and Queen’s racing and bloodstock adviser, told the PA news agency: “We are hopeful the King and Queen will race through the week and they will be very much following their runners.
“They are really very much looking forward to a wonderful week’s racing, which is tremendous.
“Everyone is excited by their participation and the fact they are really engaged and looking forward to it.
“The King understands the bigger picture. He is more than interested in racing. It is something he’d heard in osmosis all his life.
“What with the Queen’s enthusiasm, racing is lucky to have two great advocates, people who are engaged in the sport we all love.”
Frankie Dettori, the iconic Ascot jokey, is appearing for the final time before his retirement.
He is riding in the famous royal purple and scarlet to honour the King and Queen as he “would love nothing better”, he added.
Princess Anne has also arrived by carriage to day one of the famous event.
Joining the Royal Family are Zara and Mike Tindal, who have been photographed looking dapper in their fascinator and top hat.
King Charles was seen greeting his niece with a kiss and they met up at the parade ring.
The late Queen was a passionate owner and breeder of thoroughbreds, and had more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign.
What horses is King Charles III running at Royal Ascot 2023?
King Charles is expected to run many horses across the five-day horse racing spectacle at Ascot.
Here is a list of all the royal horses running on each day (*subject to declaration):
Tuesday, June 20
Saga in the 5.35pm Ascot Wolferton Stakes
Wednesday, June 21
Reach For The Moon in the 5pm Ascot Royal Hunt CupCircle Of Fire in the 5.35pm Ascot Queen’s Vase
Thursday, June 22
Desert Hero in the 3.05pm Ascot King George V StakesMarket Value in the 3.05pm Ascot King George V Stakes
Friday, June 23
Educator in the 3.40pm Ascot Duke Of Edinburgh StakesCandle Of Hope in the 5pm Ascot Sandringham StakesCircle Of Fire in the 5.35pm Ascot King Edward VII Stakes
Saturday, June 24
King’s Lynn in the 5pm Ascot Wokingham StakesMarket Value in the 5pm Ascot Golden Gates Stakes
GettyZara and Mike Tindall were spotted looking dapper[/caption]
David HartleyKing Charles was seen greeting his niece with a kiss and they met up at the parade ring[/caption]
Princess Anne has also arrived by carriage to the prestigious eventRex
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