• Racegoers enjoying the Queen Anne Enclosure on day two of Royal Ascot.
    Racegoers enjoying the Queen Anne Enclosure on day two of Royal Ascot.
  • An avid horseracing fan, Queen Elizabeth II donned powder blue for the royal procession during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. PA
    An avid horseracing fan, Queen Elizabeth II donned powder blue for the royal procession during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. PA
  • A wrapped turban versus a feathered fascinator, at Royal Ascot. Getty
    A wrapped turban versus a feathered fascinator, at Royal Ascot. Getty
  • A fascinator with the Union Jack picked out in feathers and framed with the stars of the EU flag. AP
    A fascinator with the Union Jack picked out in feathers and framed with the stars of the EU flag. AP
  • Taiwanese actress and model Lin Chi-ling looks cool and elegant in monochrome. Getty
    Taiwanese actress and model Lin Chi-ling looks cool and elegant in monochrome. Getty
  • Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall worn matching eau de nil for the presentation of the Prince of Wale's Stakes at Royal Ascot. Getty
    Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall worn matching eau de nil for the presentation of the Prince of Wale's Stakes at Royal Ascot. Getty
  • A wide brim with peonie style blooms is an elegant combination. EPA
    A wide brim with peonie style blooms is an elegant combination. EPA
  • With its unusual shape and pops of spring colour, this netted style is General atmosphere of a racegoer within the Queen Anne Enclosure on day 2 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England. Getty Images
    With its unusual shape and pops of spring colour, this netted style is General atmosphere of a racegoer within the Queen Anne Enclosure on day 2 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England. Getty Images
  • This racegoer protects her delicate blush hat from the very British weather.AFP
    This racegoer protects her delicate blush hat from the very British weather.AFP
  • Worn high on the forehead, this hat is dazzling with daisy's set on a chartreuse ground.
    Worn high on the forehead, this hat is dazzling with daisy's set on a chartreuse ground.
  • Taking things to extreme, this starched hair headpiece is a startling as it is memorable. AP
    Taking things to extreme, this starched hair headpiece is a startling as it is memorable. AP
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    Big anGetty Images
  • This bouquet of yellow flowers even has a little green bird nesting at the top. EPA
    This bouquet of yellow flowers even has a little green bird nesting at the top. EPA
  • Racegoers strike a pose against a royal blue wall. APF
    Racegoers strike a pose against a royal blue wall. APF
  • Ascot is all about drama, as shown with this petal strewn hat. EPA
    Ascot is all about drama, as shown with this petal strewn hat. EPA
  • Business entrepreneur Valerie Stark looks effortless in a white tuxedo jacket and architectural hat. AP
    Business entrepreneur Valerie Stark looks effortless in a white tuxedo jacket and architectural hat. AP
  • Contrasted against her green dress, this woman's shocking pink hat really stands out. AP
    Contrasted against her green dress, this woman's shocking pink hat really stands out. AP
  • Feathers sit like flames on this bold red hat. AP
    Feathers sit like flames on this bold red hat. AP
  • While women's outfits get most of the attention, nothing beats a gentlemanly top hat and tails. REUTERS
    While women's outfits get most of the attention, nothing beats a gentlemanly top hat and tails. REUTERS

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The best hats from day two of the Royal Ascot - in pictures

The crowds turn out to show off their biggest and best headpieces

Sarah Maisey

June 20, 2019

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Royal Ascot is the most popular event of the busy British horse racing schedule, and draws huge crowds every year. Most come not only to see the horses, but also to show off their hats, with it becoming the biggest and most flamboyant spectacle. Here are some of the most eye catching styles from the second day of the event.

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Royal Ascot: Prize money, pageantry, races and how to watch on TV

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