The Duchess of Edinburgh exuded effortless elegance as she made her arrival at Royal Ascot, accompanied by a surprising guest – her father. Sophie, at 58, showcased the epitome of summer style in a flowing white frock adorned with vibrant flower motifs from the designer Suzannah. The dress’s breezy silhouette, with a cinched waist and puffed sleeves, created a perfectly romantic ensemble for this annual Berkshire event. She engaged in lively conversations with other racegoers, staying close to her father Christopher Rhys Jones, who looked dapper in a suit and top hat. This public outing was a rare sight for the Duchess, as she is not often seen with her retired businessman father.
Sophie paired her floral dress with a periwinkle blue hat, which made a statement and matched her chic suede heels. She carried a taupe Strathberry clutch with a golden chain for her belongings and styled her blonde hair in an elegant updo. Opting for a simple makeup look that accentuated her eyes and a touch of dusky pink lipstick, the Duchess added a beautifully ornate necklace for an extra touch of glamour.
Meanwhile, King Charles led the procession for the third day, arriving at Royal Ascot accompanied by Queen Camilla. The monarch, at 74, chose a traditional charcoal morning suit and paired it with a black top hat and a pink tie. Queen Camilla, at 75, looked suitably sophisticated in a pale green V-neck coat dress by UK designer Anna Valentine, which she also owns in pink. Her ensemble was complete with a matching hat with a feathered trim, created by Philip Treacy, who also designed her wedding headpieces. Camilla adorned a diamond brooch belonging to the late Queen, a five-strand pearl necklace, and a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet. She also donned a pair of pristine white gloves.
The Earl of Snowdon, King Charles’ cousin, and his horse trainer Mark Prescott joined the royal couple in the carriage. At Ascot, the Duchess of Edinburgh paired her floral dress with a pale blue bag, white heels, and a blue fascinator. The breezy silhouette, with its cinched waist and puffed sleeves, perfectly complemented the ambiance of this annual Berkshire event. Sophie effortlessly exuded elegance in her summery white dress and pale blue heels, which beautifully matched her hat.
As their horse-drawn carriage arrived at the Royal Enclosure, the group was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. Princess Anne, dressed in a chic green lace gown and a white hat, followed with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence in the second carriage. Zara Tindall, the Princess Royal’s daughter, and her husband Mike decided to skip the royal procession and head directly to the races. Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, a member of the Qatari royal family and a horse owner, also attended. David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linely, the son of the late Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones, joined the procession, along with his sister Lady Sarah Chatto and her husband Daniel Chatto. Also in attendance was Lord Nicolas Soames, a former Conservative MP and the grandson of Winston Churchill.
The Duchess appeared in high spirits, smiling as she walked around Ascot with her father. Sophie’s relaxed dress, featuring a cinched waist and breezy sleeves, made it perfect for the summer. She chose a glamorous statement hat for the racing event, which she attended with her father. Camilla’s friends Colin Chisholm and Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen, as well as horsetrainers Rachel and John Gosden, Lady Carolyn Warren, and John Warren, also joined the procession.
It promises to be a busy day for King Charles, who also attended a Windrush service at St George’s Chapel to commemorate 75 years since the historic migration of Caribbean and Commonwealth citizens to Britain. Throughout the week, the British royal family has made a strong presence at the event, with King Charles, Camilla, Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Beatrice, and Edoardo Mapelli-Mozzi all in attendance. Female attendees took advantage of the relaxed dress code, which allows for both male and female attire, showcasing trousers, three-piece suits, plunging necklines, and fashionable heels that will likely be discarded as the festivities continue.
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