All of the Best Looks from the Royal Ascot
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Given the royal family's love of horses, it's no surprise that Royal Ascot is one of the banner events of the Windsors' annual calendar. The races feature a famously stringent dress code (men must wear traditional morning dress, and hats are a must for all attendees at all times) but they also provide an opportunity for the royals to show off their style—which is one of the reasons the event has also become a favorite of fans of royal fashion.
Here, we're taking a look at the most stand-out looks of this year's Royal Ascot, and all of the royal-approved pieces you can add to your own closet.
June 21, 2024
Princess Beatrice got into a summery theme in a green floral dress by Emilia Wickstead, while also further cementing the dominance of butter yellow with a pale hat and matching clutch, and Aquazurra heels.
Brita Dress in Green Festive Bouquet Taffeta Faille
Brita Dress in Green Festive Bouquet Taffeta Faille
emiliawickstead.com
$1850.00
June 21, 2024
Sophie Windsor (AKA actress Sophie Winkleman) attended the fourth day of Ascot with her husband, Lord Frederick Windsor, looking crisp in a blue and white colorblocked topper with white peep-toe heels, a white bag, and feathered white hat.
June 21, 2024
Queen Camilla also opted for a feathered hat for the Royal Ascot's fourth day—in her case, a duck egg blue one which matched her subtly embellished dress. She also debuted yet another impressive brooch from the royal collection, this one a diamond starburst which Queen Elizabeth had also favored.
June 20, 2024
For her third Ascot appearance of the year, Zara Tindall wore a periwinkle puff-sleeved dress by Rebecca Vallance with a matching hat, and a cream clutch and heels. She also donned what appears to be a pair of Illesteva Leonard II E sunglasses—a style she's been favoring since the Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
Leonard II E Sunglasses
Leonard II E Sunglasses
illesteva.com
$260.00
June 20, 2024
For day 3 of the Royal Ascot, Queen Camilla switched things up from her previous blue styles with a white ensemble accented by subtle scalloped piping and a matching white hat. For a pop of color, she opted for a showstopping rose-carved emerald brooch which was gifted to King Charles's great-grandmother, Queen Mary in 1911.
June 20, 2024
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh also chose a light shade with a patterned Suzannah London shirtdress, which she paired with a mauve hat and a Sophie Habsburg clutch.
June 19, 2024
Princess Eugenie brought a whimsical touch with her playfully tasseled Emily London pink hat, which topped off her pale ensemble. She used her woven Anya Hindmarch clutch and Aquazurra Bow Tie pumps (an oft-worn royal-favorite) to accent her white Gabriela Hearst knit dress—a style she previous donned in grey at the U.S. ambassador's residence in London.
Amor Knit Dress in Ivory Cashmere Silk
Amor Knit Dress in Ivory Cashmere Silk
gabrielahearst.com
$1550.00
June 19, 2024
On day 2 of Royal Ascot, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh looked fresh in an all-white ensemble, featuring a floral lace dress by Suzanna London, a wide-brimmed white hat by Jane Taylor London, and the Crescent bag by royal-favorite bag brand Strathberry.
Crescent Shoulder
Crescent Shoulder
strathberry.com
$636.00
June 19, 2024
Camilla continued her blue streak in a peacock Dior dress with a white lace bodice accent and a coordinating wide-brimmed hat. The brooch-loving queen also chose a turquoise and diamond piece that originally belonged to Queen Mary.
June 19, 2024
Mother and daughter Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Princess Beatrice both opted for classic, feminine style. While Fergie chose a pared back black and white look with a dark skirt, a white Veronica Beard jacket, and spectator shoes, Beatrice went floral in a Zimmerman pink and white dress with a pink hatband and Roger Vivier embellished pumps.
Kensington Knit Jacket
Kensington Knit Jacket
veronicabeard.com
$314.00
Flower Strass Satin Pumps
Flower Strass Satin Pumps
saksfifthavenue.com
$1995.00
Maud Plaited Leather Clutch Bag
Maud Plaited Leather Clutch Bag
bergdorfgoodman.com
$1075.00
June 19, 2024
While Kate Middleton didn't make an appearance, her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton came out for a day of racing. Carole turned to one of her daughter's staple brands, Self-Portrait, for her pleated, pale blue, floral dress. She completed the look with a navy Kate Spade handbag, navy shoes, and a blue floral fascinator.
June 19, 2024
Zara Tindall, accompanied by her husband Mike, also took the floral note, wearing a dynamically printed Anna Mason dress with and metallic woven handbag, pale fascinator, and simple pumps by the Kate Middleton-loved brand, Emmy London.
Rebecca High Heel
Rebecca High Heel
emmylondon.com
$595.00
June 18, 2024
It was royal blue for Queen Camilla when she accompanied King Charles on the first day of the Royal Ascot in a long-sleeved cerulean dress and matching hat accented by neutral shoes and a pale grey clutch. As completed the style with a sapphire and diamond brooch with a long royal history—it was a gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria just before their 1840 wedding.
June 18, 2024
For Day 1 of the Royal Ascot, Eugenie selected a mint green Diane von Fursternberg dress with a high wrapped bodice and a white, wide-brimmed hat, offset with a pink hair flower.
Mallery Dress
Mallery Dress
dvf.com
$478.00
June 18, 2024
Lady Gabriella Kingston (née Windsor) made her first major public appearance since the tragic death of her husband, Thomas Kingston, at the first day of the Royal Ascot. For her return, she wore a Catherine Walker floral dress with a wide pink hat
June 18, 2024
The Brits weren't the only royals in attendance at Ascot—Prince Philippos and Princess Nina of Greece also made a showing. Nina opted for a trendy butter yellow shade for her embroidered Adam Lippes dress, which she accented with a white Emily London hat (Princess Eugenie later wore a similar style), and a Jil Sander Goji bamboo-handled bag.
Jil Sander Goji Mini Bamboo Top-Handle Bag
Jil Sander Goji Mini Bamboo Top-Handle Bag
¥2040.00
June 18, 2024
Zara Tindall also selected a sunny shade when she and husband Mike Tindall turned up at the Ascot. Her printed, sheer-shouldered dress was by Laura Green, and she paired the look with a shallow, wide-brimmed yellow hat and a white bag.
June 18, 2024
Princess Anne opted for a daring red and turquoise combination with a printed red coat over a teal dress with a matching hat—and a classic string of pearls, a la her mother, Queen Elizabeth.
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