Royal Ascot stands out from the crowd despite the fact that there are a plethora of wonderful occasions that necessitate elegant attire. Since the 1700s, this uniquely British event has welcomed high society to its Berkshire racecourses, bringing with it a flurry of extravagant florals, OTT frills, and contemporary Bridgerton-like ensembles.

Racegoers kicked off the festivities with a triumph of frocks and fascinators on the opening Tuesday, which started out wet but warmed up nicely. Daniel Lismore, who calls himself a “living sculpture,” stole the show in a Victoria Grant Union Jack and feathered hat and a dramatic red Alexander McQueen dress with floral appliqués and trinkets around the chest. I am aware of the stringent dress code: He mentioned the men’s code, which states that one must wear a full morning suit and top hat to enter The Royal Enclosure. “I came here before and felt like a fat controller,” he said. But I live this way, and it’s good that Ascot is supporting me; everyone seems to be very kind. People have hope if I can come here this way.

Una Healy, a former The Saturdays star, also looked sharp in a Victoria Beckham white crocheted dress. Given that it is the most popular trend of the summer, it comes as no surprise that she paired the ensemble with heels that were approved by Barbie core. Anyway the primary fascination was without a doubt her lavish Ladrokes-charged headwear that honored hustling hotshot Frankie Dettori who is partaking in his last Illustrious Ascot prior to hanging up his seat. The main millennium event was a golden model of him doing his famous flying dismount.

There were a lot of royals looking around the grounds because the spectacle was associated with the late Queen Elizabeth, who only missed the racing event once in 2020 because of Covid. Zara and Mike Tindall arrived on foot rather than in the royal carriage procession. Annie Miall styled her in a green midi button-up dress from Leo Lin that cost £660. As she mixed with Princess Beatrice, who wore the go-to brand Beulah, and her mother, Princess Anne, in the paddock, she completed the ensemble by wearing Sauvereign shoes, a bespoke straw boater hat with chic pink ribbons, a pale pink Anya Hindmarch clutch bag, and yellow diamond Laurence Coste earrings. Naturally, King Charles, the new monarch, and Queen Camilla, who wore DIor’s matching white dress and crystal-trimmed overcoat, were the main attractions.

Georgia Toffolo of Made in Chelsea doubled up on her outfits: first wearing a white flowy Gul Hurgel outfit with a stylish burgundy cap from Juliette Millinery, pack from Mango and shoes from Manebi, prior to changing to a sleeveless orange dress for greatest design influence. Hana Cross, a model and the ex-wife of Brooklyn Beckham, also dazzled in a white dress with a bow at the neckline and a matching veiled hat.

Quick to appreciate day two, early arrivials counted powerhouse Betty Bachz, who wore a highly contrasting tweed dress by London-based planner Huishan Zang, complete with a customized matching cap from Miss B’s Millinery, as well as Ruler and Princess Michael of Kent, who showed up by walking in arm with Elizabeth Segerstrom, the creator and widow of donor Henry Segerstrom.

The King, dressed once more in his grey wool morning suit, and the Queen, who chose to wear a cream hat and a lilac look, led the carriage procession. The Tindalls, who were back for more action, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, who was beaming, followed them.

The four-day event is expected to attract approximately 300,000 attendees, including a number of celebrities and the Prince and Princess of Wales.