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Tracey Dover from London models an extravagant feathered hat on the opening day of the world's most glamorous race meeting

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Alexandra Bond-Elliot looks pretty in pink in another feathered number as Ascot ensures a boom time for milliners

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Models Jackie St. Clair and Kimberley Cowell go for flower power, showing off their creations ahead of the first race at 1430

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth arrives at Ascot, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Prince Edward

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Zara Phillips the daughter of the Princess Royal is attending Royal Ascot with boyfriend, jockey Richard Johnson

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Richard Hughes rides Three Valleys to victory in the first race of the day the six furlongs Coventry Stakes

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On a wing and a prayer - the hats came in all shapes and sizes on day one of Royal Ascot

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Johnny Murtagh recovers from being unseated in the first race to ride Choisir to victory in the King's Stand Stakes

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A spot of rain fails to dampen the Ascot mood as racegoers simply accessorise with their umbrellas

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Frankie Dettori on Dubai Destination shocks everyone in the Queen Anne Stakes, winning ahead of red-hot favourite Hawk Wing