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Racegoers attend day 5 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 23, 2018 in Ascot, England. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar. Horse racing has been held at the famous Berkshire course since 1711.
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Racegoers attend day 2 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2018 in Ascot, England.
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A racegoer poses for a photograph on day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 19, 2018.
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Singer/Songwriter Larissa Eddie poses for a photograph during Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom. Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable race meeting, attracting many of the world's finest racehorses to compete for more than £7.3m in prize money.
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A racegoer poses for a photograph on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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Racegoers with large, flower and animal-themed hats, pose for a photograph on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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A racegoer poses for a photograph on day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 19, 2018.
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A racegoer poses for a photograph on day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 19, 2018.
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A man wears a top hat featuring a toy horse during day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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A racegoer poses for a photograph as they arrive on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 20, 2018.
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A racegoer poses for photographers on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
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Racegoers pose on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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Racegoers pose on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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Jacqueline Appel poses on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attend day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2018 in Ascot, England.
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A woman wears a hat decorated with butterflies during day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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Racegoer Katrin Fahrenbruck attends Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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Racegoer Emily London poses for photographs during Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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Lana Holloway, from London, poses for photographers on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
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Racegoers attend day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, England.
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An explosive-detecting dog sniffs at a dress worn by Larisa Katz during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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Larisa Katz wears an elaborate outfit during Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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Racegoers react as the horses head to the finish line during Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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A racegoer attends the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, in Ascot, England Thursday, June 21, 2018.
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A racegoer attends the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, in Ascot, England Thursday, June 21, 2018.
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A racegoer poses on day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 19, 2018.
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A racegoer poses on day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 19, 2018.
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A racegoer poses for a photograph as she arrives on day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 19, 2018.
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Women pose for a selfie on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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English model Harriadnie Beau poses on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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English model Harriadnie Beau poses on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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Racegoers pose on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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Women pose on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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A woman poses on Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 21, 2018.
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A racegoer wears an elaborate hat for Ladies Day during Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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Racegoers attend day 5 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 23, 2018 in Ascot, England.
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A racegoer attends the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, in Ascot, England Thursday, June 21, 2018.
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A racegoer poses for photographers on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
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Racegoers pose for photographers on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
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A woman wears a hat in the shape of a flower during Royal Ascot Day 1 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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Racegoers attend day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, England.
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A man wears a pink top hat on day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2018 in Ascot, England.
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A racegoer displays her hat during Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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A racegoer displays her hat during Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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A racegoer displays her hat during Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom.
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A man rests his top hat onto the bonnet of a vintage Rolls Royce in the car park on day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2018 in Ascot, England.
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Racegoers attend day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, England.
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Racegoers attend day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, England.
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Racegoer Sharon, from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, attends day four of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, on June 22, 2018.
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A racegoer poses for photographers on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
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A racegoer poses for photos on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
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A racegoer walks past a huge British flag during the second day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
The five-day Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London, is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar. Horse racing has been held at the famous Berkshire course since 1711 and tradition is a hallmark of the meeting. It is compulsory for the men to don top hats and tails, but the fashion highlight of the event is the elaborate hats worn by women.
