The Royal Family on the First Day of Royal Ascot
Photo: The Royal Household
King Charles and Queen Camilla led the traditional carriage procession on the first day of Royal Ascot, together with several members of the royal family.
The British royal family gathered for the first day of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. As tradition dictates, the royals arrived in a carriage procession ahead of the races.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in the carriage procession. Photo: The British Royal Family
Princess Anne in the carriage procession. Photo: The British Royal Family
Those present also included Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Zara and Mike Tindall, and Peter Phillips and Harriet Phillips, who made their first public appearance as newlyweds.
Harriet Phillips and Zara Tindall during the event. Photo: The British Royal Family
Peter and Harriet Phillips in the royal box. Photo: The British Royal Family
Royal Ascot has been under royal patronage since Queen Anne founded the event in 1711, and became an official Royal Week in 1911. It remains a regular fixture in the royal family's summer calendar.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester (left) at the prize presentation for The Coventry Stakes. Photo: The British Royal Family