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Many racegoers will arrive for Royal Ascot in style as ladies make final adjustments to their hats

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Punters pour into the racecourse which welcomes total crowds of more than 300,000 over five days

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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh take part in the daily royal procession down the track

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The meeting attracts a host of celebrities - model Penny Lancaster and singer boyfriend Rod Stewart are regulars

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Racegoers show off their flower power as hats of all shapes and sizes are on display

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Many will fly the flag - the 2004 meeting coincides with England's involvement in the Euro 2004 football tournament

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The racecourse is a kaleidoscope of colour with thousands mingling round the enclosures

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And everyone loves a winner - Johnny Murtagh won twice on Australian horse Choisir in 2004