An early arrival books his vantage point in the stands ahead of a packed opening day of racing at Ascot on Tuesday
Race fans start to arrive in all their finery and get their first glimpse of the improvements made to the new grandstand
Top hats, tails and some extravagant headwear are the order of the day as the stands start to fill up with eager visitors
The paddock is a riot of colour and cutting-edge millinery as punters study the form and the competition in the hat stakes
Race goers enjoy the sunshine and show off some outlandish creations as Ascot awaits the arrival of the royal entourage
The arrival of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in horse-drawn carriage signals the official start of the meeting
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall enjoy the sights as the procession winds its way to the royal enclosure
Mick Kinane on board favourite Henrythenavigator leads the field home as racing gets under way with the Coventry Stakes
Craig Newitt pilots Lee Freedman-trained Miss Andretti home in the King's Stand Stakes, ahead of Dandy Man and Magnus
Jamie Spencer (in the pink silks) comes from the back of the field on Excellent Art to win the St James's Palace Stakes
Frankie Dettori executes his victory leap off Ramonti after just pipping Jeremy to the post in the Queen Anne Stakes
Dettori's ride gives Godolphin and Sheikh Mohammed their first Group One win in England since the Yorkshire Oaks in 2005
Jimmy Fortune on Full House stays clear of the field to win the Ascot Stakes, the longest race on the opening day
Martin Dwyer and Drawnfromthepast (in the purple) overtakes Kingsgate Native to win the Windsor Castle Stakes
After a busy opening day, a couple of punters take time out for a pint and a look at prospects for the rest of the meeting
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