All the Best Photos of the Royal Family at Royal Ascot
It's a busy month for the royal family! After Trooping the Colour and Garter Day, it's now Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot, a race founded by Queen Anne in 1711, takes place each June at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire. Each day, members of the royal family attend, officially opening the event. When Queen Elizabeth, an avid equestrian fan, was alive, she would attend all five days; last year, King Charles and Queen Camilla also were there every day.
In a letter printed in the first day of the Royal Ascot's program this year, the King and Queen write, "We are delighted to welcome you to Royal Ascot for another week of spectacular racing that draws spectators and viewers from across the globe." They add, "We wish all the participants this week the very best of luck in seeking that unique thrill of a Royal Ascot winner. We also hope that those here at the racecourse and watching from home will enjoy five days of the finest racing that this sport has to offer."
Here, see all the best photos of the British royal family at the 2024 Royal Ascot (we'll update this every day, so check back!):
Day 1: June 18, 2024
The King and Queen waved to the crowds from their carriage.
Princess Anne sat next to Lady Gabriella Kingston, making her first major public appearance since the tragic passing of her husband Thomas earlier this year.
King Charles, who is still undergoing cancer treatment, was all smiles.
Mike Tindall was among the royals in attendance on day one; even though he's a member of the royal family, he still has to wear a name tag.
Zara looked lovely in a pale yellow dress.
Princess Anne's son, Peter Phillips (right), sat next to John Warren, King Charles and Queen Elizabeth's racehorse manager.
Queen Camilla's sister Annabel Elliot (right) rode in a carriage next to Ruth Wood, Countess of Halifax.
Zara warmly embraced Gabriella after they got out of the carriages.
The royals mingle after the procession.
Camilla was joined by her daughter, Laura Lopes.
Princess Anne looked lovely in a red patterned coat and a bright blue hat.
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