Royal Ascot Ladies' Day photos

1 of 10 An elegantly-dressed young woman checks her watch as she waits at Waterloo station for her train to Ascot

2 of 10 Avis Lilly from Berkshire arrives early at Royal Ascot to savour the atmosphere in the build-up to the races

3 of 10 Actress Liz Hurley was among a host of celebrities enjoying the racing

4 of 10 A woman pays tribute to England's vital Euro 2004 clash against Switwerland with this footballing millinery creation

5 of 10 Bridget Rulski and best friend Liz Cheverall, both from Rainham in Kent, relax in a marquee

6 of 10 Jessica Andrews, sporting an ornate pink hat, sips some champagne ahead of the racing

7 of 10 Mrs Edward Claridge enjoys the company of two immaculately-dressed gentlemen

8 of 10 TV presenter Linda Barker, making her way into the course, cuts a dash in a delicate pink creation

9 of 10 A young racegoer in a fetching wide-brimmed hat is accompanied by her furry friend

10 of 10 Frankie Dettori milks the applause after winning the feature race, the Ascot Gold Cup, on Papineau