by Hannibal Reitano
Royal Ascot, known as the jewel in the crown of the horse racing calendar, started in 1711, famous for its fashion as it is for its races, the full spectrum of style was on show at Ascot's most glamorous day, the term Ladies Day was first used in 1823 when an anonymous poet described the Thursday of the annual meeting as 'Ladies’ Day … when the women, like angels, look sweetly divine.'
H.M. King Charles III and H.M. Queen Camilla lead the traditional carriage procession, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary. The tradition, which marks the official start of the day, began during the reign of George IV in 1825 when the monarch was accompanied by the Duke of Wellington. The Gold Cup winner was Trawlerman, and the trophy was presented by Their Majesties, The King and Queen.
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| Ascot Racecourse Windsor |
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| The Band of The Life Guard |
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| Sarah Goodall MVO |
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| Mouchette Bell and Stephen Jones |
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| Adeline Cortesi and Deimena Špučytė |
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| Denise Brims, Fiona Denman and Gloria Ramalho |
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| Elizabeth Medina-Sanchez and Hannibal Reitano |
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| Jerry Hall, Gabriel Jagger and Anouk Winzenried |
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| Rachel Hood and John Josden |
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| Jerry Hall and Hannibal Reitano |
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| Angela Contessa Postiglione |
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| The Royal Standard |
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| The Royal Procession |
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| H.M. King Charles III and H.M. Queen Camilla |
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| H.R.H. Princess Anne, H.R.H. Duchess of Edinburgh, Tim Laurence and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh |
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| The Winner of The Norfolk Stakes "Charles Darwin" |
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| The Norfolk Sakes Winners Trophy Presentation by Joseph Feinnes |
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