PHOTOS: Annual Royal Ascot horse racing
June 17, 2014
A race-goer wearing a flamboyant hat poses for photographers on Ladies Day at the annual Royal Ascot horse racing event near Windsor, Berkshire, on June 19, 2014. The five-day annual fusion of high-end fashion and top-class racing is one of the highlights of global horse racing and the pinnacle of the English social calendar. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530863710 )
Constance Peach, centre, poses with friends for photographers on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, at Ascot, England, Thursday, June, 19, 2014. Royal Ascot the annual five day horse race meeting that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends every day of the event. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
A race-goer wearing a flamboyant hat poses for photographers on Ladies Day at the annual Royal Ascot horse racing event near Windsor, Berkshire, on June 19, 2014. The five-day annual fusion of high-end fashion and top-class racing is one of the highlights of global horse racing and the pinnacle of the English social calendar. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530863721 )
Kimberley Garner poses for photographers on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450857226 )
A dog wearing a hat attends Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450857166 )
A Lady racegoer wearing a floral hat on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450857240 )
Racegoer Jin Ye from China poses for a photograph on June 19, 2014 in London, England. The Royal Ascot horse race meeting runs from June 17 2014, until June 21 2014, and has taken place since 1711. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 450859716 )
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during the Royal Procession on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450859976 )
Racegoers attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860646 )
Racegoers attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860654 )
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke Of Edinburgh with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, Duke of York attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860658 )
Racegoers attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860660 )
Racegoers attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860664 )
Racegoers attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860668 )
Racegoers attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860676 )
Racegoers attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860670 )
Racegoers attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860688 )
Racegoers attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860696 )
Racegoers queue up on Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450860700 )
Racegoers arrive on June 19, 2014 in London, England. The Royal Ascot horse race meeting runs from June 17 2014, until June 21 2014, and has taken place since 1711. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 450861128 )
Queen Elizabeth II during the Royal Procession on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450861598 )
Singer Katherine Jenkins attends day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450863140 )
Leading Light ridden by Joseph O'Brien breaks away to win the Gold Cup on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450866824 )
Queen Elizabeth II picks up the Gold Cup to present it to the connections of Leading Light after the Gold Cup on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450866832 )
Brian Mann and Rachel Johnson wear matching black spots on pink on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, at Ascot, England, Thursday, June, 19, 2014. Royal Ascot the annual five day horse race meeting that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends every day of the event. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Olga Stepanenko walks in the parade ring on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, at Ascot, England, Thursday, June, 19, 2014. Royal Ascot the annual five day horse race meeting that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends every day of the event. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Prince Harry attends Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450867448 )
Princess Haya of Jordan wears an ornate hat in the parade ring on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, at Ascot, England, Thursday, June, 19, 2014. Royal Ascot the annual five day horse race meeting that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends every day of the event. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Sharon Teague, left and her daughter Ellie wear ornate hats as they pose for photographers on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, at Ascot, England, Thursday, June, 19, 2014. Royal Ascot the annual five day horse race meeting that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends every day of the event. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
A race-goer wearing a flamboyant hat poses for photographers on Ladies Day at the annual Royal Ascot horse racing event near Windsor, Berkshire, on June 19, 2014. The five-day annual fusion of high-end fashion and top-class racing is one of the highlights of global horse racing and the pinnacle of the English social calendar. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530863734 )
A race-goer wearing a flamboyant hat poses for photographers on Ladies Day at the annual Royal Ascot horse racing event near Windsor, Berkshire, on June 19, 2014. The five-day annual fusion of high-end fashion and top-class racing is one of the highlights of global horse racing and the pinnacle of the English social calendar. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530863718 )
A race-goer wearing a flamboyant hat poses for photographers on Ladies Day at the annual Royal Ascot horse racing event near Windsor, Berkshire, on June 19, 2014. The five-day annual fusion of high-end fashion and top-class racing is one of the highlights of global horse racing and the pinnacle of the English social calendar. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530863737 )
Race-goers wearing flamboyant costumes pose for photographers on Ladies Day at the annual Royal Ascot horse racing event near Windsor, Berkshire, on June 19, 2014. The five-day annual fusion of high-end fashion and top-class racing is one of the highlights of global horse racing and the pinnacle of the English social calendar. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530863875 )
Race-goers attend Ladies Day at the annual Royal Ascot horse racing event near Windsor, Berkshire on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530866210 )
A race-goer wearing a flamboyant hat poses for photographers during Ladies Day at the annual Royal Ascot horse racing event near Windsor, Berkshire on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530866132 )
Frankie Dettori riding Baitha Alga celebrates after winning the Norfolk Stakes during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Miles Willis/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450864076 )
A race-goer poses for photographers on Ladies Day at the annual Royal Ascot horse racing event near Windsor, Berkshire on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images ( 530866248 )
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, centre, speaks with jockey Ryan Moore, back to camera, who rode her horse Estimate into second place in the Gold Cup at the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot England Thursday June 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Steve Parsons/PA) ( Britain Horse Racing Royal Ascot )
Jaqui Jaynes wears an ornate hat on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Wednesday, June, 18, 2014. Royal Ascot the annual five day horse race meeting that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends every day of the event. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in their carriage on day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450809120 )
Simon Holland and his wife Lucy wait for his guests to arrive for a picnic in a car park on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Wednesday, June, 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( APTOPIX Britain Royal Ascot )
Olivia Giles, left poses for a photograph taken by her mother Tracey in front of a 1959 series 62 Cadillac open top car in a scar park on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Wednesday, June, 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
A Racegoer attends Day 2 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450812702 )
Nicola Kistensen poses for photographers on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Wednesday, June, 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend Day 2 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450811798 )
The Royal procession proceeds along the racecourse on day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450809096 )
The Fugue ridden by William Buick breaks wins the Prince of Wales's Stakes on day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450812202 )
Silhouettes of Racegoers on day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450809110 )
Larisa Katz models a horse motif lace hat on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Wednesday, June, 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Eddie Jordan and Marie Jordan attend Day 2 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450812440 )
A box of cigars with bottles of champagne are seen in the boot of a Rolls Royce car in the car park on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Wednesday, June, 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Vickie Wilson wears an ornate pair of sunglasses on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Wednesday, June, 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Natalie Kapchuck wears a floral hat on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Wednesday, June, 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
The Fugue ridden by William Buick, leads the field, on their way to victory in the Prince of Wales's Stakes, during Day Two of the 2014 Royal Ascot Meeting in Ascot, England, Wednesday June 18, 2014. (AP Photo/PA, David Davies) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Queen Elizabeth II attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450814334 )
A racegoer poses for photographers on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530832284 )
William Buick riding The Fugue celebrates his victory in the Prince of Wales's Stakes on day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450812198 )
A racegoer poses for photographers on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530832286 )
Racegoers enjoy the sun on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530836462 )
Milnda Strudwick wears an ornate hat on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Tuesday, June, 17, 2014. Royal Ascot the annual five day horse race meeting that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends every day was started in 1711 under Queen Anne, with the first four day meeting starting in 1768. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
A Racegoer attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450754788 )
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450757080 )
A race goer wears an ornate hat on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, England, Tuesday, June, 17, 2014. Royal Ascot is the annual five day horse race meeting attended daily by Queen Elizabeth II. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Prince Harry attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450757362 )
A Racegoer attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450754790 )
Linzi Weare , foreground, and friends pose for a photograph, on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (L) and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (R) arrive into the Parade Ring on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. Horse racing has been held at the famous Berkshire course since 1711 and tradition is a hallmark of the meeting. Top hats and tails remain compulsory in parts of the course while a daily procession of horse-drawn carriages brings the Queen to the course. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530802481 )
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives into the Parade Ring riding in a carriage on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530802310 )
Racegoers travel by train from Waterloo station to Ascot racecourse to attend Royal Ascot on June 17, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images) ( 450750890 )
A woman poses on the first day of Royal Ascot, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530800431 )
Steffi Graf attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450752792 )
A Racegoer attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450754786 )
A Racegoer attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450754760 )
Toronado ridden by Richard Hughes, right, race to victory in Queen Anne Stakes during Day One of Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot England Tuesday June 17, 2014. (AP Photo/David Davies/PA) ( Britain Horse Racing Royal Ascot )
Racegoers attend Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450754796 )
A Racegoer attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450754800 )
A Racegoer attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450754798 )
Queen Elizabeth II attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450760790 )
Racegoer Andrew Harris smokes a pipe at Royal Ascot, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530806712 )
Professional Tennis player Stefanie 'Steffi' Graf attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450755300 )
Prince Harry (C) attends Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450763744 )
Princess Eugenie watches a race from the royal box during Day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ( 450763836 )
A race goer wears a butterfly design ornate hat on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450765004 )
Prince Harry attends day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) ( 450766852 )
Kingman ridden by James Doyle left, leads the field going on to win the St James's Palace Stakes, ahead of Night Of Thunder ridden by Richard Hughes, during Day One of the 2014 Royal Ascot Meeting, in Ascot, England, Tuesday June 17, 2014. (AP Photo/PA, Steve Parsons) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Race goers hang onto their hats in a gusty wind as they arrive on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Tuesday, June, 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Ester Dohnalova poses for a photograph, on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting, in Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, with Prince Philip, centre, and Prince Harry arrive by carriage on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot, England, Tuesday, June, 17, 2014. Royal Ascot the annual five day horse race meeting that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends every day of the event. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ( Britain Royal Ascot )
Toronado ridden by Richard Hughes, right, race to victory in Queen Anne Stakes during Day One of Royal Ascot horse racing meeting at Ascot England Tuesday June 17, 2014. (AP Photo/David Davies/PA) ( Britain Horse Racing Royal Ascot )
Model Eliza Cortez poses for photographers on the first day of Royal Ascot, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530800410 )
British television presenter Claire Balding poses on the first day of Royal Ascot, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530800424 )
A woman poses on the first day of Royal Ascot, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530800427 )
Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales arrives into the Parade Ring on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530802460 )
Britain's Princess Eugenie of York arrives into the Parade Ring on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530802532 )
A racegoer looks on near the Parade Ring at Royal Ascot, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530804205 )
Racegoers enjoy the sun at Royal Ascot, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530806289 )
James Doyle celebrates his victory riding Kingman in the St James's Palace Stakes on day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) ( 450764366 )
Racegoers enjoy the sun at Royal Ascot, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ( 530806303 )
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