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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

And they're off! Queen leads the way in style stakes as Royals attend day one of Ascot




The Royal Family were out in full force again today as day one of Ascot kicked off.

The Queen, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Beatrice and Eugenie arrived together in horse-drawn carriages to celebrate the event's 300th year.

The monarch looked elegant in mint green as she waved to the crowds, accompanied by her husband, Prince Phillip.

The princesses looked elegant in smart attire and wore a more toned-down look than at the Royal Wedding.

Eugenie, 21, wore a teal lace dress by Issa, matching hat and white jacket.

Beatice, 22, looked demure in a nude and black outfit.

Prince Charles and Camilla were also at the event, but there was no sign of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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Camilla followed in the footsteps of Catherine, who has been pictured in a number of recycled outfits lately, wearing the same blue coat and dress she wore to the Royal Wedding.

Also in attendance was Danielle Lineker, who did her best Posh impression, posing in a nude Victoria Beckham dress.

Also in attendance is Jackie St Claire, a regular at the five-day meeting at the famous Berkshire racecourse, that is set to attract royals, celebrities and horse-racing fans alike.

Jackie wore an elegant grey dress offset by a larger-than-life yellow hat.

A statue of Ascot equine legend Yeats is to be unveiled during the Royal meeting, which runs until Saturday. The four-time Gold Cup winner dominated Royal Ascot from 2006 to 2009.