The best photos of Royal Ascot 2022 so far, from wild hats worn by guests to royal family reunions
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Royal Ascot, an annual horse race event attended by the royal family, began on Tuesday.
The five-day event at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire is known for its extravagant fashion.
Photos show the best photos from Royal Ascot 2022 so far.
Tuesday marked the return of Royal Ascot, an annual horse racing event that is attended by the British royal family. The event dates back to 1711, when it was founded by Queen Anne.
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The event is held at Ascot, a town in East Berkshire, UK, which is around 25 miles west of London.
Royal Ascot is famous for its fashion. There is a formal dress code at the event, and women are asked to wear hats or fascinators.
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Men are asked to wear top hats, which they can remove in certain areas such as restaurants, the private box, a private club, or a facility's terrace, balcony, or garden.
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Not every enclosure at the racecourse has the same dress code rules. The most relaxed is The Windsor Enclosure, which has none at all.
Guests tend to go above and beyond with their outfits, with many women opting to match their dresses to extravagant fascinators.
Others like to make a statement with their outfit choice. This guest wore a hat with the Union Jack flag stitched onto it.
As per tradition, Royal Ascot begins with a royal procession, which involves members of the royal family arriving by carriage.
Princess Anne, who shares a similar love of horses to her mother, the Queen, was spotted riding in a carriage at the races.
Day one of Ascot was attended by a handful of royals, including Princess Beatrice. Here she is greeting her uncle, Prince Charles.
Prince Charles and Camilla were invested in the race on Tuesday, using binoculars to get a closer look.
Michael and Carole Middleton, who opted for a dress previously worn by her daughter Kate in 2021, also attended day one of the races.
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Charles was also pictured at the event sharing a laugh with his sister-in-law, Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Some race-goers took headpieces to a whole new level this year by wearing color-coordinated floral arrangements and ribbons.
British radio presenter and TV personality Maya Jama stunned in a frilled, silk linen dress from Zimmerman, paired with a pink floral headpiece.
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Ticket prices for the glamorous event start at $45, and an invitation is needed to access the exclusive Royal Enclosure.
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Royal Ascot is as much about racing as it is about fashion. The lead horse here, ridden by William Buick, won The St James's Palace Stakes on the first day of the event.
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Spectators who bet on horse jockey James McDonald, seen here celebrating a victory, must've had a fabulous first day at the races.
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Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, returned in a carriage for the second day of the races on Wednesday. Charles wore a three-piece suit and top hat while Camilla opted for a white dress with a cream hat.
Princess Beatrice was also seen attending the second event day, where seven races took place across the afternoon.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, was seen in a powder-blue ensemble on the second day of races, watching from the royal box.
Second-day racegoers hoping to catch a glimpse of the Queen, who attends the event most years including 2021, may have been left disappointed as the monarch did not make an appearance.
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Kate Middleton channeled Princess Diana when she attended the races on Friday. Diana wore a similar polka dot dress and hat when she attended the Royal Ascot in 1988.
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The following day, spectators showed up in dresses inspired by Kate's stylish look.
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