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.

Extravagant, elaborate and sometimes gravity-defying hats take center stage each summer at Royal Ascot, the five-day horse racing festival held at Ascot Racecourse in southern…

From titfer teacups to clouds of neon butterflies, they pulled out all the stops with some of the most eye-catching designs seen at the Berkshire course.

Glamorous racegoers have pulled out all the sartorial stops as they arrived at Royal Ascot for the second day of the annual racing meet.