JAW-DROPPING dresses and hats that grab attention – Royal Ascot is back with a bang for the fourth day of racing.
A-listers and Ascot attendees have arrived at the Berkshire racecourse in high spirits for a day of horses and flowing champagne.
GettyModel and TV host Rosie Tapner nailed the elegant Royal Ascot theme with her cream midi with purple accessories[/caption]
i-ImagesOne guest has already ditched her heels for flip flops[/caption]
Jason DawsoMeanwhile one guest got the Cinderella treatment from a well-dressed gentleman[/caption]
GettyA Royal Ascot guest looked regal in ruffles as Friday’s event got underway[/caption]
GettyAlexandra Bertram braved wearing black for her day in the sun[/caption]
GettyFabulous stylist Nana Acheampong was a vision in a breathtaking pink shirt and maxi skirt[/caption]
i-ImagesThis guest certainly stood out from the crowd in this carnival-themed pink headpiece[/caption]
GoffGuests have gone bold with their fashion colours for Ascot[/caption]
GettyAlexandra Scovarza made us green with envy for her lime ensemble[/caption]
PATwo pals went bold for their racecourse looks in very bright colours and daring headpieces[/caption]
i-ImagesThis simple look hit all the right fashion notes, with the red accents making it pop[/caption]
i-ImagesOne guest appeared to have forgotten the knee-length dress rule with her pink, high-slit ensemble[/caption]
GoffRoyal Ascot guests have donned their most colourful dresses for the occasion[/caption]
GoffThis woman looked fabulous in florals, with an eye-catching orchid-themed headpiece[/caption]
i-ImagesThese two stylish pals raised the fashion stakes for the Friday extravaganza[/caption]
As in previous years, Ascot attendees have to adhere to the strict dress-code issued by the venue.
This includes the fact that all dresses should be a “modest length” and straps are required to be “one inch or greater”.
But guests have still been impressing in the style stakes, with many dressed to the nines for the fun day out.
And many famous faces have also flocked to the Ascot racecourse in a dazzling array of ensembles.
Each morning the gates open at 10.30am each day, ready for the anticipated first race which kicks off at 2.30pm.
There are then seven races throughout the day, the last of which commencing at 6.10pm.
And, of course, 2pm on each day of racing is the royal procession.
As well as the racing, there’s also lots of other things for the lucky guests to enjoy.
It’s predicted that the fine dining curated by 350 chefs will serve up 35,000 spears of English asparagus, more than 10,000 steaks, 8,000 Cornish crabs, 7,000 rumps of English lamb, 5,000kg of salmon and 3,500 fresh lobsters throughout the entire week.
What’s more, the Royal Meeting will also serve more than a quarter of a million finger sandwiches, 240,000 hand-crafted cakes, 120,000 buttermilk scones, 110,000 cups of tea, 7,000 punnets of mixed berries and 1,200kg of Cornish clotted cream.
Royal Ascot was held behind closed doors in 2020, and in 2021 limited racegoers were admitted after it was selected to take part in a Covid event research programme.
But, in 2023, approximately 400 helicopters and 1,000 limousines will descend on Royal Ascot, with an average of 60,000 racegoers each day.
i-ImagesGuests appeared in high spirits as they flocked to the Berkshire event[/caption]
i-ImagesOne Ascot attendee went bold in blue for her racecourse ensemble[/caption]
i-ImagesThis guest looked pretty in pastel as she arrived for the day of racing[/caption]
i-ImagesGuests have been interpreting the dress code in creative ways for the 2023 meet[/caption]
GoffOne woman risked breaking the knee-length dress code with this floral wrap dress[/caption]
AFPThis monochrome, polka dot look gained all the style points[/caption]
i-ImagesOne guest looked angelic with a caped-sleeve white midi dress[/caption]
i-ImagesThis guest stood out in hot pink, and accessorised with white heels and matching fascinator[/caption]
i-ImagesThis trio opted for a fruity theme, standing out with matching cherry, watermelon and strawberry dresses[/caption] Read More