Enormous feathered hats, a giant Union Jack-themed bow fascinator and wide brims festooned with more blooms than the Chelsea Flower Show - it can only be Royal Ascot.

Glamorous racegoers have pulled out all the sartorial stops as they arrived at Royal Ascot today to kick off the annual celebration in style.

Enormous feathered hats, a giant Union Jack-themed bow fascinator and wide brims festooned with more blooms than the Chelsea Flower Show - it can only be Royal Ascot.