Royal Ascot 2024: in pictures
All the fashion from the annual race meet, from royals to celebrity guests
Royal Ascot is back for 2024 and the guests look happier than ever to be returning to the famed equestrian event in the sunshine.
Every June, celebrities and members of the royal family are spotted enjoying the proceedings. Queen Elizabeth II was famously a big fan of the races, and an ever-present figure at Ascot in particular (look back at the Queen enjoying the Royal Ascot over the years, here), and now her family continue that legacy.
The races have always acted as a showcase for not only the horses and jockeys but for guests to wear their favourite frocks and finery. While the trends may change with every passing year, the rules remain the same in the royal enclosure: hems must be knee-length or longer, shoulders should be sufficiently covered and above all, do not, under any circumstances, arrive without a hat.
Below, find our edit of the best style spotted at this year's Royal Ascot so far – and, if you want more Ascot excitement, then head here to explore how trackside fashion has changed over the past 100 years.
Mike and Zara Tindall
Mike and Zara Tindall made their second appearance at the royal race meet. The former rugby union player wore smart grey suiting while Zara opted for a lilac Rebecca Vallance dress.
Yasmin Finney and Lucien Laviscount
Yasmin Finney opted for a shimmering caped dress while Lucien Laviscount wore the classic top hat and tails.
Jerry Hall
Jerry Hall paired her navy dress with a dramatic feathered fascinator.
Princess Beatrice and the Duchess of York
Mother-daughter duo Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, attended day two of Royal Ascot together. Beatrice wore a pink floral Zimmermann dress with Roger Vivier heels, while Sarah opted for cream and navy separates.
Pritika Swarup
Pritika Swarup wore a chic navy look with a matching netted headpiece.
Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie opted for an ivory cashmere Gabriela Hearst dress with a pink wide-brim hat.
Carole Middleton and Princess Eugenie
She was joined by Carole Middleton in blue florals.
Adelayo Adedayo
Adelayo Adedayo wore a black puff-sleeve dress with contrasting white accessories.
Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley opted for a floral-embroidered lace dress with a statement-making headpiece.
Louise Roe
Louise Roe style her playful polka-dot dress with classic black accessories.
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh also joined their fellow royal family members on day two of the race meet. Sophie opted for a cream dress with a sheer, embroidered overlay, and carried one of her favourite Strathberry bags.
Queen Camilla
The Queen attended Royal Ascot in a Dior Couture dress, and carried a Lady Dior bag.
Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer
Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer co-ordinated in belted dresses and espadrilles for the race meet.
Mike and Zara Tindall
Mike and Zara Tindall attended the first day of Royal Ascot 2024. Zara wore a pale-yellow collared dress with a wide-brim hat and carried a bag by Sauvereign, while her husband wore a classic morning suit.
