King and Queen at Ascot take reigns..

THEIR horses came nowhere, but the King and Queen still found plenty to smile about on a glorious afternoon at Royal Ascot.

- Richard Palmer

Charles and Camilla, who looked elegant in a pale pink Anna Valentine coat dress and Philip Treacy hat, were joined by close friends and family on the second day of the Berkshire race meeting.

The 74-year-old monarch and his wife, 75, have maintained the majority of the late Queen Elizabeth's stable of horses and intend to ensure the monarchy continues to support the sport of kings. But they are still looking for their first Ascot winner after their two runners were unplaced yesterday.