Royal Ascot day one photos

1 of 10 More than 300,000 punters are expected at Royal Ascot over five days - along with almost as many exotic hats

2 of 10 As well as the latest fashions, Royal Ascot is about hedonism - and champagne consumption in particular

3 of 10 Thousands of young women vie to be noticed in the most outlandish headwear in the various enclosures

4 of 10 BBC motorsport presenter Suzi Perry swaps her trademark leathers for a dress - but cannot give up her bike

5 of 10 Strictly Come Dancing presenter Bruce Forsyth and wife Wilnelia look radiant in the Berkshire sunshine

6 of 10 Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive in an open-topped horse-drawn carriage

7 of 10 Prince Michael of Kent and Prince Charles are part of a large royal contingent on day one

8 of 10 Kieren Fallon on Iceman beats Frankie Dettori on Council Member to win the opening race, the Coventry Stakes

9 of 10 Darryll Holland on The Tatling leaves Hong Kong raider Cape of Good Hope trailing in the King's Stand Stakes

10 of 10 Mick Kinane and Azamour edge out Diamond Green in the day's first Group One race, the St James's Palace Stakes