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King and Queen Attend Ladies Day at Royal Ascot Amid High Fashion and Celebrity Guests

The King and Queen attended Ladies Day at Royal Ascot, joined by actor Stanley Tucci and other royals. Thousands showcased high fashion, with around 290,000 expected this week. BBC Radio Berkshire covers the event throughout the five-day social highlight.

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PA Media The King is holding the bill of his top hat and stood next to his brother, Prince Edward. Both are wearing formal suits.

Royal Attendance at Ladies Day

Thousands of attendees gathered at Royal Ascot's Ladies Day, showcasing an array of elegant hats and high-fashion ensembles. The event, a prominent highlight of the summer social calendar, is held over five days at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

The King and Queen made their second appearance on Thursday, having also attended the opening day on Tuesday.

EPA/Shutterstock Racegoers arrive for the third day of Royal Ascot, known as Ladies Day in Ascot.
Every Thursday of Royal Ascot is known as Ladies Day

Celebrity Presence and Royal Procession

Among the notable guests was actor Stanley Tucci, known for his role in The Devil Wears Prada. He arrived by carriage as part of the royal procession and was hosted by the King during the day's events.

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 Actor Stanley Tucci looking up at something at Royal Ascot. He is wearing sunglasses and is wearing a suit.
Actor Stanley Tucci attended for the day's racing and travelled in a carriage with Lord and Lady Cavendish and his wife Felicity Blunt

Additional Royal Attendees

The Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal were also present, joining the rest of the Royal party in attending the event.

 Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh and Anne, the Princess Royal, wearing blue and white hats respectively and wearing a blue dress and orange dress respectively.
The Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal were pictured attending with the rest of the Royal party

Event Attendance and Fashion Highlights

Royal Ascot is expected to draw approximately 290,000 visitors throughout the week, contributing to its status as a major social occasion.

EPA/Shutterstock A woman wearing a white lacy dress and wearing a white fascinator.
About 290,000 people are expected to attend Royal Ascot this week

Many racegoers embraced the fashion theme with floral-themed fascinators and hats, while others opted for more unique choices, such as bird-themed headwear.

 Four women, wearing yellow hats that look like flowers, lined up, with the woman on the right hand side taking a selfie of them on a mobile phone.
Many racegoers have attended with floral-themed fascinators and hats this week
 Racegoers wearing bird themed hats arrive ahead of the day's races.
This pair of racegoers attended wearing bird-themed headwear

Media Coverage

BBC Radio Berkshire is providing coverage of the event throughout the week, offering updates and insights into the proceedings.

This article was sourced from bbc

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