Around 290,000 people are expected to flock to the Berkshire racecourse for the event, which runs from Tuesday until Sunday, with many visitors already putting their best fashion foot forward.

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.