PRINCESS KATE TURNS HEADS AT ROYAL ASCOT AS KING CHARLES MARKS AN EMOTIONAL MILESTONE WITH QUEEN CAMILLA BY HIS SIDE

And they’re off! Waving to the crowds in the summer sunshine, King Charles and Queen Camilla took centre stage as they led the traditional carriage procession to kick off their very first Royal Ascot since assuming their new titles

- TRACY SCHAVERIEN

Dressed in a grey morning suit and top hat, His Majesty beamed with delight, with the Queen – wearing a cream embroidered coat and dress by Dior and a matching hat by Philip Treacy – sitting beside him for the iconic horse-racing festival.

FAMILY TIME 

Later in the week, they were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, who received a rock-star reception on Day 4 of the five-day event – a highlight of the royal summer calendar and one beloved by the late Queen.

Prince William and Kate – who was a picture of chic elegance in a red Alexander McQueen dress, a matching Philip Treacy hat, Jennifer Chamandi pumps and Sézane earrings – received a huge cheer from the crowd as they made their entrance in an open-top carriage directly behind the King and Queen.

Accompanied by Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, William and Kate smiled and waved before mingling with trainers and jockeys in the parade ring, returning there later to present the Commonwealth Cup, which was won by jockey Oisin Murphy and his mount Shaquille.

Beatrice, who had attended earlier in the week, chose a lace Monique Lhuillier dress and a white hat by JBH Millinery for her Ladies’ Day appearance.

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