Ascot's Greencoat stewards man the gates as the crowds prepare to descend on the famous racecourse
The calm before the storm - a racegoer descends from an empty Royal Enclosure before the crowds arrive and the action starts on day one of Royal Ascot
BBC Formula 1 pundit Eddie Jordan is used to watching races noisier and faster than those at Ascot
You do not have to be famous to find yourself the centre of attention as Ascot, just dress smartly and you will get noticed by the photographers
The Ascot grandstand provides a stunning backdrop to the arrival of the royal party in glorious sunshine
First blood to the French - Olivier Peslier, riding Goldikova, wins the opening race, the Queen Anne Stakes
Ascot is as famous for its hats as it is for its horses, and the 2010 crowd are more than happy to keep the tradition going
One Ascot racegoer combines the two great traditions of the festival with ease
The second big race of the day, the King's Stand Stakes, goes to Michael Hills, riding Equiano
The third major prize of the opening day goes to Canford Cliffs, with Richard Hughes on board, as they team up to win the St James's Palace Stakes
Television presenter and actress Amanda Holden does her best to blend in with the crowd on the opening day at Ascot
Australian actress and singer Holly Valance goes for a more low-key approach with her relatively understated day one outfit
Marge Simpson may possibly have been the inspiration for this particularly eye-catching creation at Ascot
Adventurer Bear Grylls and footballer Michael Owen, who has his own racing stables, showed the men could put on the style at the Royal meeting's opening day
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