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 201st 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 Scandinavia, Aiden O'Brien's 100th Win at Royal Ascot, the trophy was presented by Their Majesties, The King and Queen.
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| Ascot Racecourse, Windsor |
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| Hospitality area |
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| Royal Enclosure |
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| Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure |
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| Sarah Goodall MVO |
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| Victoria Hale Smith |
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| Lady Victoria Hervey |
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| Lord and Lady Menphill |
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| Valeria Stark |
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| Mr and Mrs Kevin Dumbar |
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| Anita Fulgham, Elona Varfi and Monica Dajci |
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| Sunita Shroff and Amanda Tirado |
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| The Life Guard Band |
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| The Royal Standard |
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| The Royal Carriage Procession |
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| H.M King Charles III and H.M Queen Camilla |
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| H.M King Charles III, Isabelle de la Bruyère and David and Linley, Earl of Snowdon |
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| H.R.H Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and H.R.H Princess Anne |
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| H.R.H Prince Edward and Sir Timothy Laurence |
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H.M. Queen Camilla and H.M. King Charles III, at the
parade ring for H.M horse Golden Orbit |
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| The King George V Stakes Presentation |
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| Carol Middleton, Lady Susan Hussey and Lady Broke |
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| Hannibal Reitano and James Blunt |
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| The Paddocks |
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| Caballo de Mar |
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| Scandinavia |
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| Andrew Parker Bowles, H.R.H Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence |
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| The Gold Cup |
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| H.M. Queen Camilla and H.M. King Charles III |
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| The Gold Cup Presentation by H.M King Charles III and H.M. Queen Camilla |
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| Erin O'Connor and Hannibal Reitano |
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| The Grandstand |
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| The Royal Box |
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| The one furlong bell |
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| The Hampton Court Stakes Race |
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| Generic winner of The Hampton Court Stakes |
Photos by Hannibal Reitano
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