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The Queen and her family captivate the crowd at the opening of Royal Ascot

We have certainly been treated to our fair share of royal outings of late and we can’t get enough of it!
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We have certainly been treated to our fair share of royal outings of late and we can’t get enough of it!

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There is hardly an event that screams majestic royalty louder than the opening of Royal Ascot, the centre piece of racing season.

This year the opening lived up to expectations with, as per tradition, Her Majesty the Queen being brought into the event via a horse-drawn carriage and all the makings of an impressive royal procession.

Along for the ride were Prince Philip, Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, who all looked dapper in the obligatory top hat and tails.

While Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Beatrice and other members of the royal family made their entrance in separate carriages.

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Royal Ascot is known for its hats and its hit-or-miss fashion and this year Zara Phillips, Sophie Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne all stepped it up a notch in the style stakes!

Make no mistake, she may be 89 and been sitting on the throne for 62-years, but Her Majesty the Queen can still draw a crowd as she was met with an eruption of cheers and applause when she arrived to the grand event.

The Monarch, who wore a stunning pink coat and matching hat, thoroughly enjoyed her day in sun with her family as she mingled with a beaming smile.

Click through to see the all the impressive royal fashion at the races!

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It may be the world’s oldest surviving Monarchy but they can still draw a crowd as hundreds of race-goers try and catch a glimpse of Prince Beatrice, The Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Andrew as they enter Ascot on a horse drawn carriage.

Her Majesty opted an understated, yet regal pastel number for ladies day at Royal Ascot.

Sisters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie looked every part their royal titles as they watched the race from their private box.

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Princess Anne wore a show stopping and very detailed coat with complimenting hat a shoes.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked breath-taking in a gorgeous pleated dress.

Relationship goals! Queen Elizabeth and her Prince captivated the crown as they rode into the opening day of Royal Ascot on their horse-drawn carriage.

Prince Harry arrived with his uncle Prince Andrew, and his grandparents the Queen and Prince Philip.

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Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall looked every part their royal titles has they made their way through the crowd during the royal procession.

The Queen was a vision in fuchsia as she beamed from ear-to-ear chatting to friends and mingling with the crowd.

The Party Prince looked dapper as he spoke to his cousin Zara.

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and Princess Beatrice co-ordinated with summery mint green numbers.

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Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked very regal in a cream dress with a matching hat, while her husband Prince Edward looked smart in a top hat.

Anne, Princess Royal and her daughter Zara Phillips both opted for statement hats and yellow tones.

Princess Anne’s son and daughter-in-law, Autumn and Mark Phillips kept it simple but stylish in black.

It’s not all work. Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Zara Phillips enjoy a punt as they watch the race with their game faces on.

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