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Sara Mahmood wears a hat designed by York's Julie Mahan as the selection of extravagant hats catches the eye

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Television presenter Nick Hancock looks forward to the start of the historic five-day meeting at York

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For the first time in history, the Royal meeting is not being held at the Ascot track, which is currently being redeveloped

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The Countess of Wessex arrives at York racecourse sporting an unusual piece of headwear

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The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles travel by horse-drawn carriage past thousands of racegoers lining the course

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The Queen receives a warm welcome from the Yorkshire crowd as she arrives for the opening day of racing

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Red Clubs gives jockey Michael Hills an impressive victory from outsider Pacific Pride in the day's opening race

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Christophe Lemaire leads Chineur to success in the King's Stand Stakes ahead of Boogie Street and Moss Vale

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Jockey Kerrin McEvoy enjoys success with Shamardal - landing a three-length win in the St James's Palace Stakes

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Valixir ridden by Christophe Soumillon claims success in the Queen Anne Stakes after a petulant display from Rakti