The best photos of Royal Ascot 2022 so far, from wild hats worn by guests to royal family reunions

Mikhaila Friel,Maria NoyenJun 15, 2022, 19:14 IST

Royals and revelers attend Royal Ascot 2022.Karwai Tang/Getty Images, Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Royal Ascot, an annual horse race event attended by the royal family, began on Tuesday.
The five-day event at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire is known for its extravagant fashion.

Tuesday marked the return of Royal Ascot, an annual horse racing event that is attended by the British royal family. The event dates back to 1711, when it was founded by Queen Anne.

Royal Ascot 2022.Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse

Tuesday marked the return of Royal Ascot, an annual horse racing event that is attended by the British royal family. The event dates back to 1711, when it was founded by Queen Anne.

The event is held at Ascot, a town in East Berkshire, UK, which is around 25 miles west of London.

A map showing the locations of Ascot Racecourse, East Berkshire, 25 miles west of London.Google Maps/Skitch.

Royal Ascot is famous for its fashion. There is a formal dress code at the event, and women are asked to wear hats or fascinators.

A group of women wearing brightly colored dresses and hats at Royal Ascot in 2022.Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images

Men are asked to wear top hats, which they can remove in certain areas such as restaurants, the private box, a private club, or a facility's terrace, balcony, or garden.

Mike and Zara Tindall at Royal Ascot 2022.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Men are asked to wear top hats, which they can remove in certain areas such as restaurants, the private box, a private club, or a facility's terrace, balcony, or garden.

Not every enclosure at the racecourse has the same dress code rules. The most relaxed is The Windsor Enclosure, which has none at all.

Two ladies in striking cherry-red outfits at Royal Ascot.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Guests tend to go above and beyond with their outfits, with many women opting to match their dresses to extravagant fascinators.

Guests at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images

Others like to make a statement with their outfit choice. This guest wore a hat with the Union Jack flag stitched onto it.

A Royal Ascot attendee wearing a Union Jack-themed fascinator.Anwar Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

As per tradition, Royal Ascot begins with a royal procession, which involves members of the royal family arriving by carriage.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in the royal procession at Royal Ascot.Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Princess Anne, who shares a similar love of horses to her mother, the Queen, was spotted riding in a carriage at the races.

Princess Anne attends Royal Ascot 2022.Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Day one of Ascot was attended by a handful of royals, including Princess Beatrice. Here she is greeting her uncle, Prince Charles.

Prince Charles greeting Princess Beatrice at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Prince Charles and Camilla were invested in the race on Tuesday, using binoculars to get a closer look.

Prince Charles and Camilla watching Royal Ascot 2022 on Tuesday.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Michael and Carole Middleton, who opted for a dress previously worn by her daughter Kate in 2021, also attended day one of the races.

Carole and Michael Middleton also attended day one of the races.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Charles was also pictured at the event sharing a laugh with his sister-in-law, Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

Prince Charles and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at Royal Ascot 2022.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Some race-goers took headpieces to a whole new level this year by wearing color-coordinated floral arrangements and ribbons.

These revelers chose to go all out with floral headpieces.Karwai Tang/Getty Images

British radio presenter and TV personality Maya Jama stunned in a frilled, silk linen dress from Zimmerman, paired with a pink floral headpiece.

British radio presenter Maya Jama wore a multi-tiered pink floral gown.Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Ticket prices for the glamorous event start at $45, and an invitation is needed to access the exclusive Royal Enclosure.

Attendees share a drink in the Ascot Racecourse car park.BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images

Royal Ascot is as much about racing as it is about fashion. The lead horse here, ridden by William Buick, won The St James's Palace Stakes on the first day of the event.

Coroebus ridden by William Buick wins The St James's Palace Stakes during Royal Ascot 2022.Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Royal Ascot is as much about racing as it is about fashion. The lead horse here, ridden by William Buick, won The St James's Palace Stakes on the first day of the event.

Spectators who bet on horse jockey James McDonald, seen here celebrating a victory, must've had a fabulous first day at the races.

James McDonald riding Nature Strip celebrates victory in The King's Stand Stakes during Royal Ascot 2022.Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

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The best photos of Royal Ascot 2022 so far, from wild hats worn by guests to royal family reunions

Tuesday marked the return of Royal Ascot, an annual horse racing event that is attended by the British royal family. The event dates back to 1711, when it was founded by Queen Anne.

The event is held at Ascot, a town in East Berkshire, UK, which is around 25 miles west of London.

Royal Ascot is famous for its fashion. There is a formal dress code at the event, and women are asked to wear hats or fascinators.

Men are asked to wear top hats, which they can remove in certain areas such as restaurants, the private box, a private club, or a facility's terrace, balcony, or garden.

Not every enclosure at the racecourse has the same dress code rules. The most relaxed is The Windsor Enclosure, which has none at all.

Guests tend to go above and beyond with their outfits, with many women opting to match their dresses to extravagant fascinators.

Others like to make a statement with their outfit choice. This guest wore a hat with the Union Jack flag stitched onto it.

As per tradition, Royal Ascot begins with a royal procession, which involves members of the royal family arriving by carriage.

Princess Anne, who shares a similar love of horses to her mother, the Queen, was spotted riding in a carriage at the races.

Day one of Ascot was attended by a handful of royals, including Princess Beatrice. Here she is greeting her uncle, Prince Charles.

Prince Charles and Camilla were invested in the race on Tuesday, using binoculars to get a closer look.

Michael and Carole Middleton, who opted for a dress previously worn by her daughter Kate in 2021, also attended day one of the races.

Charles was also pictured at the event sharing a laugh with his sister-in-law, Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

Some race-goers took headpieces to a whole new level this year by wearing color-coordinated floral arrangements and ribbons.

British radio presenter and TV personality Maya Jama stunned in a frilled, silk linen dress from Zimmerman, paired with a pink floral headpiece.

Ticket prices for the glamorous event start at $45, and an invitation is needed to access the exclusive Royal Enclosure.

Royal Ascot is as much about racing as it is about fashion. The lead horse here, ridden by William Buick, won The St James's Palace Stakes on the first day of the event.

Spectators who bet on horse jockey James McDonald, seen here celebrating a victory, must've had a fabulous first day at the races.