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    Royal Ascot 2017: From birds nest to roulette wheel, wackiest hats at Ladies Day

    Ladies Day at Royal Ascot — a prime event on the fashion calendar when racegoers meet royalty at the famous track in one of the wealthiest parts of the UK. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

    Updated on: Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM IST
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    Ladies Day at Royal Ascot — a prime event on the fashion calendar when racegoers meet royalty at the famous track in one of the wealthiest parts of the UK. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Ladies Day at Royal Ascot — a prime event on the fashion calendar when racegoers meet royalty at the famous track in one of the wealthiest parts of the UK. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

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    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. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    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. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

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    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowd as she arrives by open carriage into the parade ring on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, in Ascot, England. Every year Royal Ascot is attended by Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal Family such as The Prince of Wales, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage with the Royal procession taking place at the start of each race day and the raising of the Queen’s Royal Standard. (Alastair Grant / AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowd as she arrives by open carriage into the parade ring on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, in Ascot, England. Every year Royal Ascot is attended by Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal Family such as The Prince of Wales, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage with the Royal procession taking place at the start of each race day and the raising of the Queen’s Royal Standard. (Alastair Grant / AP)

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    Royal Ascot is a unique racing event with around 300,000 people and more than 400 horses. (Toby Melville / Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Royal Ascot is a unique racing event with around 300,000 people and more than 400 horses. (Toby Melville / Reuters)

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    The famous race day has a notoriously strict dress code and permitted jumpsuits for the first time this year. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    The famous race day has a notoriously strict dress code and permitted jumpsuits for the first time this year. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

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    Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (2L) and Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (C), wait to present Puerto Rican-born American jockey John Velazquez with the trophy, after he rode Lady Aurelia to win the King's Stand Stakes horse race on day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (2L) and Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (C), wait to present Puerto Rican-born American jockey John Velazquez with the trophy, after he rode Lady Aurelia to win the King's Stand Stakes horse race on day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

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    Women are instructed to wear dresses ‘of modest length’ with no spaghetti straps, boob tubes, halter-necks or fascinators allowed. Crop tops or cut outs are banned and hats must cover “four inches” of head. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Women are instructed to wear dresses ‘of modest length’ with no spaghetti straps, boob tubes, halter-necks or fascinators allowed. Crop tops or cut outs are banned and hats must cover “four inches” of head. (AFP)

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    Racegoers are encouraged to make a special effort with their outfits for Ladies’ Day, which is as much a social occasion as a major sporting event for top owners, trainers and jockeys. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Racegoers are encouraged to make a special effort with their outfits for Ladies’ Day, which is as much a social occasion as a major sporting event for top owners, trainers and jockeys. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

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    Barbra Studwick wears a white and feather ornate hat on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race. (Alastair Grant / AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Barbra Studwick wears a white and feather ornate hat on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race. (Alastair Grant / AP)

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    Guests glammed up for the stylish day of racing, with men dressed in top hats and tails, while women wowed in summer-appropriate dresses. (Action Images via Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Guests glammed up for the stylish day of racing, with men dressed in top hats and tails, while women wowed in summer-appropriate dresses. (Action Images via Reuters)

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    It is known as the world’s most glamorous racing day with thousands turning up in their best attire and array of hats. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    It is known as the world’s most glamorous racing day with thousands turning up in their best attire and array of hats. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

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    Racegoers attend Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Racegoers attend Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

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    Innes Hernandes, wears an ornate hat as she walks past armed policemen as she arrives on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race. (Alastair Grant / AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Innes Hernandes, wears an ornate hat as she walks past armed policemen as she arrives on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race. (Alastair Grant / AP)

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    Racegoer Anne Hudson from St. Helens wears a hat shaped like a picnic basket. (Toby Melville / Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Racegoer Anne Hudson from St. Helens wears a hat shaped like a picnic basket. (Toby Melville / Reuters)

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    A racegoer wears a hat based on a roulette wheel. (Alastair Grant / AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    A racegoer wears a hat based on a roulette wheel. (Alastair Grant / AP)

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    A racegoer poses during Ladies Day at Ascot. Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. (Action Images via Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    A racegoer poses during Ladies Day at Ascot. Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. (Action Images via Reuters)

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    Bold colours and vibrant decorations were the order of the day. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Bold colours and vibrant decorations were the order of the day. (Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

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    A racegoer wearing a hot pink ornate dress that was adorned with a garden-inspired hat (Toby Melville / Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    A racegoer wearing a hot pink ornate dress that was adorned with a garden-inspired hat (Toby Melville / Reuters)

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    Quirky headpieces with multi-coloured pom pom were spotted on many racegoers. (Toby Melville / Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Quirky headpieces with multi-coloured pom pom were spotted on many racegoers. (Toby Melville / Reuters)

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    The stands were full of vibrant hats as racegoers donned their glad rags for the prestigious event. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    The stands were full of vibrant hats as racegoers donned their glad rags for the prestigious event. (AFP)

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    A pretty racegoer poses in a black strappy dress and her giant purple flowers headwear. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    A pretty racegoer poses in a black strappy dress and her giant purple flowers headwear. (AP)

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    Racegoers take photo during Ladies Day at Ascot . (Toby Melville / Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Racegoers take photo during Ladies Day at Ascot . (Toby Melville / Reuters)

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    Britain's Prince William, left, and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge present the trophy for the King's Stand Stakes to the Wesley A. Ward trainer of the winning horse Lady Aurelia of the United States, ridden by John Velazquez, in the parade ring on the first day o the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England. (Alastair Grant / AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 24, 2017 8:27 AM

    Britain's Prince William, left, and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge present the trophy for the King's Stand Stakes to the Wesley A. Ward trainer of the winning horse Lady Aurelia of the United States, ridden by John Velazquez, in the parade ring on the first day o the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England. (Alastair Grant / AP)

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