Royal Ascot Day One: Queen Camilla Princess Anne and More Guests Break Out Their BestHats

Each year, members of British high society don their best hats for Royal Ascot — a four-day racing event that has been staged since the 19th century. Held in Ascot, England, the spectacle is closely associated with the royal family. Queen Anne, King Charles III’s distant relative, founded the Ascot Racecourse in 1711. The Crown still possesses the property today. During her reign, Queen Elizabeth II frequented the event. She even owned some of Royal Ascot’s winning horses. This year’s races take place from Tuesday through Saturday. As the event commences, here’s a look at some of the trendiest toppers from Royal Ascot’s opening day. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla at Royal Ascot. The King of England sported a gray suit and black top hat, customary of men’s attire expected in the Royal Enclosure, the most exclusive seating section at Royal Ascot. Camilla, meanwhile, opted for a white dress and coat with crystallized beading, accessorized with a matching wide-brim hat and gloves. Princess Anne Princess Anne at Royal Ascot. Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, wore a teal iridescent skirt suit to Day One of this year’s Royal Ascot. Her accessories included blue gloves, pearl dangle

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