Dozens of people required medical assistance because of heat-related illness on the second day of Royal Ascot, racecourse officials have confirmed.

The event attracted over 41,000 spectators on Wednesday, during which temperatures reached 29.7C (85F).

A Royal Ascot spokesperson said one person was taken to hospital while a further 42 received treatment on site.

Free water is being provided to all those attending, the spokesperson added.

They also said additional gazebos and parasols had been installed.