Royal Ascot day one - in pictures

  • Maya Jama attends Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse in England. Getty Images
    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
    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
    A race-goer attends Royal Ascot 2022. Getty Images
  • Princess Anne and Mrs William Nunneley arriving by carriage during the royal procession. PA
    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
    The Duchess of Gloucester, left, and Princess Michael of Kent arriving by carriage during the royal procession. PA
  • Garrie Renucci and guest. Getty Images
    Garrie Renucci and guest. Getty Images
  • Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in the royal procession. Reuters
    Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in the royal procession. Reuters
  • A race-goer at Royal Ascot. Getty Images
    A race-goer at Royal Ascot. Getty Images
  • Race-goers wait for the royal procession. Getty Images
    Race-goers wait for the royal procession. Getty Images
  • Race-goers attending Royal Ascot. Getty Images
    Race-goers attending Royal Ascot. Getty Images
  • An artist painting a scene at the racecourse. Getty Images
    An artist painting a scene at the racecourse. Getty Images
  • Georgia Howell and Joe Bradley at Royal Ascot. 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
    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
    Nana Acheampong attends Royal Ascot 2022. Getty Images
  • Race-goers on day one of Royal Ascot. PA
    Race-goers on day one of Royal Ascot. PA
  • Lucy Blanc. Getty Images
    Lucy Blanc. Getty Images
  • William Nunneley, centre, in the royal procession. PA
    William Nunneley, centre, in the royal procession. PA
  • The royal procession makes its way down the course. Getty Images
    The royal procession makes its way down the course. Getty Images
  • A view of race-goers ahead of the races. Reuters
    A view of race-goers ahead of the races. Reuters
  • Race-goers waiting for the royal procession. Getty Images
    Race-goers waiting for the royal procession. Getty Images
  • Race-goers arrive with a picnic basket. AFP
    Race-goers arrive with a picnic basket. AFP
  • Racegoers are seen ahead of the races. Reuters
    Racegoers are seen ahead of the races. Reuters
  • A race-goer poses for a photograph on day one of Royal Ascot. PA
    A race-goer poses for a photograph on day one of Royal Ascot. PA
  • Race-goers enjoying day one of Royal Ascot. Getty Images
    Race-goers enjoying day one of Royal Ascot. Getty Images
  • TV mics at Royal Ascot. Getty Images
    TV mics at Royal Ascot. Getty Images
  • The gates at Ascot Racecourse. Getty Images
    The gates at Ascot Racecourse. Getty Images
  • A race-goer poses in an extravagant hat. EPA
    A race-goer poses in an extravagant hat. EPA
  • A horse-themed tie is worn by a race-goer. EPA
    A horse-themed tie is worn by a race-goer. EPA
  • Race-goers check the running order. 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
    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
    A racegoer in a morning suit and top hat on day one of Royal Ascot. EPA
  • An extravagant hat at 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
    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
    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
    Food and drink in the car park before racing. Getty