Prince Charles and Camilla led Britain's monarchy at Royal Ascot , the country's most valuable horse racing event.
Queen Elizabeth II was notably absent on day one dmue to ongoing mobility issues.
Prince William and Kate were also not there on the first day. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined the local community at a Grenfell Tower memorial service in London on the fifth anniversary of the tragedy.
Scroll through the gallery above to see photos of the royal family arriving at Royal Ascot
What did the royal family wear? The Duchess of Cornwall wore an aqua-coloured coat dress with a pearl necklace, white diamond brooch and pearl-drop earrings.
Hats and fascinators are a tradition at Royal Ascot, and this year Camilla chose a wide-brimmed light blue hat by milliner Philip Treacy.
Prince Charles and Camilla were in the lead carriage, which travelled the length of the racecourse, followed by Anne, the Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
Princess Anne's two children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall (with her husband Mike), were also in attendance, as were Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi .
Scroll through the gallery below to see photos of day one at Royal Ascot
Maya Jama attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse in England. Getty Images
Race-goers watch the royal procession go by the parade ring ahead of day one of Royal Ascot. PA
A race-goer attends Royal Ascot 2022. Getty Images
Princess Anne and Mrs William Nunneley arriving by carriage during the royal procession. PA
The Duchess of Gloucester, left, and Princess Michael of Kent arriving by carriage during the royal procession. PA
Garrie Renucci and guest. Getty Images
Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in the royal procession. Reuters
A race-goer at Royal Ascot. Getty Images
Race-goers wait for the royal procession. Getty Images
Race-goers attending Royal Ascot. Getty Images
An artist painting a scene at the racecourse. Getty Images
Georgia Howell and Joe Bradley at Royal Ascot. Getty Images
The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Peter Phillips arriving by carriage during the royal procession. PA
Nana Acheampong attends Royal Ascot 2022. Getty Images
Race-goers on day one of Royal Ascot. PA
Lucy Blanc. Getty Images
William Nunneley, centre, in the royal procession. PA
The royal procession makes its way down the course. Getty Images
A view of race-goers ahead of the races. Reuters
Race-goers waiting for the royal procession. Getty Images
Race-goers arrive with a picnic basket. AFP
Racegoers are seen ahead of the races. Reuters
A race-goer poses for a photograph on day one of Royal Ascot. PA
Race-goers enjoying day one of Royal Ascot. Getty Images
TV mics at Royal Ascot. Getty Images
The gates at Ascot Racecourse. Getty Images
A race-goer poses in an extravagant hat. EPA
A horse-themed tie is worn by a race-goer. EPA
Race-goers check the running order. EPA
Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting and social event running daily from June 14 to 18. EPA
A racegoer in a morning suit and top hat on day one of Royal Ascot. EPA
An extravagant hat at Royal Ascot. EPA
Queen Elizabeth II is not expected to attend this year due to continuing mobility issues. Getty
Royal Ascot is the highlight of the flat racing season in Britain, with five days of top-class action featuring an extended schedule of 35 races. EPA
Food and drink in the car park before racing. Getty
Princess Anne donned a beige and tan outfit, while her daughter chose a waist-cinching, pastel linen dress with puffed sleeves from Anna Mason, alongside a tilted white headpiece with pastel pom-poms.
Mike Tindall chose a grey suit with a pink shirt and lilac tie to match his wife's pastel outfit.
Princess Beatrice wore a white and pink Zimmermann dress with florals, paired with a straw belt and clutch, a pair of pink pumps and a headband with a pink bow by Juliette Botterill Millinery.
By her side, Mapelli Mozzi donned a three-piece suit and black top hat.
The Countess of Wessex chose a pale pink ensemble with a wide-brimmed maroon hat, pearl-drop earrings and a pearl-encrusted brooch.
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Queen Elizabeth II wears a green coat and hat to surprise crowds with a Buckingham Palace balcony appearance on June 5. AP
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wearing a white coat over a white dress, with Prince Charles on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 5. AP
Zara Tindall wears a floral Zimmermann dress to the platinum jubilee pageant. Her daughter, Lena, is her lap. Prince George and Prince William sit in front. PA
Princess Eugenie, wearing a burgundy Roksanda dress, and Princess Beatrice, wearing a blue Saloni dress, attend the Big Jubilee Lunch on June 5. PA Wire
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wears a green Giuliva Heritage blazer with white trousers to attend the Big Jubilee Lunch. Getty Images
The Duchess of Cornwall wears a teal dress to attend the Big Jubilee Lunch with Prince Charles. EPA
The Duchess of Cambridge wears a cream Self-Portrait dress, with a boucle blazer top and chiffon skirt, to attend the platinum jubilee concert on June 4. AP
Princess Eugenie wears a white Gabriela Hearst dress with red pipe detail to attend the platinum jubilee concert with husband Jack Brooksbank. AP
Princess Beatrice wears a navy The Vampire's Wife dress with red pipe detail to attend the platinum jubilee concert with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. AP
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wearing a white Zara midi dress with cutwork embroidery to attend the platinum jubilee concert. Getty Images
The Duchess of Cambridge wears a red coat by Eponine London to visit Cardiff castle in Wales with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte on June 4. Reuters
Zara Tindall, wearing blue Diane von Furstenberg, arrives at Epsom Racecourse, Surrey on Derby Day on June 4. PA Wire
The Countess of Wessex, wearing blue floral Me + Em, during a visit to Bangor in Northern Ireland on June 4, 2022. AFP
Updated: June 15, 2022, 6:51 AM