The Duchess of Cambridge led the glamour as members of the royal family arrived for day four of Royal Ascot, amid soaring temperatures today.
Looking effortlessly elegant, Kate, best workout sneakers for bad knees 40, donned a £1,970 Alessandra Rich polka dot dress as she joined Prince William, 39, in the traditional carriage procession. This is the first time the Cambridges have attended the Berkshire meeting since 2019.
Mother-of-three Kate teamed her high-neck polka dot dress with a matching bespoke white and black floral hat from Sally-Ann Provan, as well as Princess Diana’s diamond and pearl earrings, while sporting a smattering of glamorous makeup.
The Queen has two horses running today but, amid her ongoing mobility issues, she didn’t join her family members stepping out for the occasion – which included Peter Phillips and his girlfriend Lindsay Wallace, who attended a number of events with the monarch’s grandson over the Platinum Jubilee weekend.
With temperatures predicted to reach 34C (93F) but feeling hotter, organisers have announced that the dress code will not be enforced in all enclosures and male attendees will be allowed to remove jackets and ties.
Dusting off their finery, guests pulled out all the stops as they arrived at the lavish racing event, opting to wear a colourful array of dresses, over-the-top headgear and shimmering jewellery.
Giggles! The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant as she broke into laughter alongside Prince William as they attended Royal Ascot
Couple goals: Prince William and Kate, who share three children, Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, three, together, appeared both as stylish as each other when attending the event today
Sharing the laughter: Christophe Soumillon celebrates with Kate and William after winning the Commonwealth Cup on Perfect Power
Winning smiles: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could be seen beaming as they arrived at the fourth day of Royal Ascot
Charming: The Duke of Cambridge appeared dashing in a morning suit with a top hat and light blue patterned tie as he arrived alongside Kate
Light-hearted moment: The Duchess, pictured alongside Prince William, is seen sharing a laugh with guests at the fourth day of Royal Ascot
Stylish: Looking effortlessly elegant, Kate, 40, donned a £1,970 Alessandra Rich polka dot dress as she joined Prince William, 39, in the traditional carriage procession
Looking good: Mother-of-three Kate teamed her high-neck polka dot dress with a matching white and black floral hat, as well as pearl drop earrings, while sporting a smattering of glamorous makeup
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Co-ordinated Kate! The Duchess complement her black and white ensemble with brown heels and a matching clutch bag
Having a laugh and a giggle! The Duke and Duchess appeared to share a joke as they watched the races from the balcony
Peter Phillips and his girlfriend Lindsay Wallace, who attended a number of events with the monarch’s grandson over the Platinum Jubilee weekend, as they arrive at Royal Ascot
Just like Diana! Kate channelled the style of her late mother-in-law as she attended Royal Ascot today – in an outfit nearly identical to one Princess Diana wore 34 years ago. Her Alessandra Rich polka dot dress almost perfectly mirrors a frock worn to Royal Ascot by the Princess of Wales in June 1988, right
The Duke of Cambridge appeared dashing in a morning suit with a top hat and light blue patterned tie as he arrived alongside her in the carriage.
Kate and William were joined in their carriage alongside The Hon. Arthur Vestey and The Hon. Mrs. Vestey, whose family’s food business, Vestey Holdings, owned the Dewhurst the Butchers chain.
The second carriage was occupied by Peter Phillips and his girlfriend Lindsay Wallace, who kept it simple in a light pink dress with a matching hat.
Kate seemingly channelled the style of her late mother-in-law as she attended Royal Ascot today – in an outfit nearly identical to one Princess Diana wore 34 years ago.
Her Alessandra Rich polka dot dress almost perfectly mirrors a frock worn to the Berkshire meeting by the Princess of Wales in June 1988. Kate even opted for a large, flat top hat, as Diana had at the very same event three decades earlier.
The Duchess paid homage to her husband’s late mother by wearing a pair of opulent diamond and pearl earrings that had once belonged to Diana.
It’s all about the accessories: Adding a touch of glitz to her ensemble, Kate wore her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana’s diamond and pearl earrings
Royals at the races! The Duchess of Cambridge donned a bespoke hat from Sally-Ann Provan, featuring a white flower design
Someone’s excited! The Duchess put on an animated display shortly after arriving at the fourth day of Royal Ascot
Back again! This is the first time the Cambridges (pictured today) have attended the Berkshire meeting since 2019
Different dress code: With temperatures predicted to reach 34C (93F) but feeling hotter, organisers have announced that the dress code will not be enforced in all enclosures and male attendees will be allowed to remove jackets and ties. Pictured, Kate and William
Fashion statement: Kate departed from her typically tailored silhouette and stepped out in a flowing polka dot ensemble
The Duchess of Cambridge found plenty to smile about when attending the Berkshire meeting with Prince William
Joining the Cambridges at the event was also Lady Gabriella Windsor, who looked chic in a white top hat and a blue patterned dress.
The daughter of ‘s cousin , 41, paired her statement headpiece with a pale pink clutch bag and matching, pointed toe heels. She wore a simple silver bracelet on her wrist, and opted for low-key make-up.
Lady Gabriella, who attended with her financier husband Thomas Kingston, didn’t disappoint in a dazzling blue patterned button-down dress, which gathered at the sleeves. Mr Kingston was also dressed to impress in a grey top hat, pink tie and fitted tailcoat.
Her appearance at Royal Ascot comes amid reports Prince and Princess Michael of Kent are to retire from public life.
Spot on! Kate’s high-neck dress featured statement shoulder pads and was cinched in at the waist by a belt fashioned out of the same material as the frock
What a beauty! Kate opted for a smokey eye, rose blush and a bright red lipstick for her makeup look this afternoon
Day at the races: The Duchess held her hat while looking adoringly at her husband Prince William upon their arrival today
Joining the royal couple (pictured) at the event was Lady Gabriella Windsor, who looked chic in a white top hat and a blue patterned dress
The second carriage was occupied by Peter Phillips and his girlfriend Lindsay Wallace, who kept it simple in a light pink dress with a matching hat
Dressed in all their finery: A dapper Prince William stands with his cousin Peter and Lindsay during the event today
Jockey Christophe Soumillon (centre) with The Duke of Cambridge (left) and The Duchess of Cambridge after the Commonwealth Cup
In her element! Mother-of-three Kate appeared calm before presenting an award at day four of Royal Ascot in Berkshire
This year, Prince Michael, the Queen’s first cousin and a fluent Russian speaker with a lineage to Tsar Nicholas II, was forced to sever his ties to Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
He stepped down as patron of the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce, and handed back an Order of Friendship award, one of Russia’s highest honours.
Michael, who turns 80 next month, and his wife, Marie-Christine, 77, will step down from public life, according to The Daily Telegraph. It is understood the retirement will coincide with the prince’s birthday on July 4.
Other notable arrivals this afternoon include Boris Johnson’s wife, Carrie, who stunned in an Emilia Wickstead white dress that was rented from MyWardrobeHQ for the occasion, in keeping with her love of sustainable fashion.
Attention to detail: Kate’s statement bespoke hat featured a white floral arrangement embellished onto the brim of the headpiece
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge look at the horses and meet the jockeys in the Parade Ring before the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes
Having a royally good time! The Duchess of Cambridge strolls through the parade ring with a smile on her face
The Hon. Mrs. Vestey, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William as they watch the horse racing at Royal Ascot
The Duchess of Cambridge shares a joke with Martha Vestey (left) on the balcony during Royal Ascot
The Duchess of Cambridge watches a race on day four of Royal Ascot after arriving by carriage with Prince William
The Duchess paid homage to her husband’s mother by wearing a pair of opulent diamond and pearl earrings that had once belonged to Diana
The Duchess of Cambridge looked effortless as she attended day four of the Berkshire races with her husband Prince William
Capturing the moment! Racegoers were keen to get a snap of William and Kate as they passed by in their carriage
Royal day out: Kate and William were joined in their carriage alongside The Hon. Arthur Vestey and The Hon. Mrs. Vestey
Centre stage: William and Kate arrived in a carriage procession, leading the carriages for the Berkshire event
The Queen’s grandson Peter Phillips, left, and right, his girlfriend Lindsay Wallace as they attend today’s Royal Ascot
Say cheese! Racegoers were eager to take photos as the Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Cambridge went past on a carriage
Seen by many as the calendar highlight of the British summer season, Royal Ascot has finally returned to its former, pre-pandemic glory – with attendees unhindered by Covid restrictions and encouraged to go all out in the sartorial stakes.
Indeed, this year’s published Style Guide for the event, the eleventh of its kind, requests formality remains in the Royal Enclosure – but hints at a more relaxed approach elsewhere, suggesting exuberant occasion wear is positively encouraged in 2022.
Today’s catwalk included monochrome frocks, flashes of fuschia and floating summer dresses in yellow and greens. Many of those arriving at the main spectators’ enclosure opted for co-ordinating outfits with pals too.
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