Royal Ascot is synonymous with high fashion – particularly when it comes to the hats sported by many of the female racegoers.
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The Duchess of Cambridge during day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, London. Photo: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment
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Hat designer Tracy Rose at Royal Ascot 2017, Day Two, on Wednesday 21st June. Photo by Hugh Routledge/REX/Shutterstock
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Samantha Gibbs, from Ascot, during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. Photo: PA
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A female racegoer during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, London. Photo: PA
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Racegoer Janet Larose, from New York, during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. Photo: PA
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Milja Kljajic arriving during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. Photo: PA
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A racegoer arriving during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. Photo: PA
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A female racegoer wears trousers after the relaxing of the dress code during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, London. Photo: PA
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A female racegoer’s floral fascinator during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. Photo: PA
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A Racegoer during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. Photo: PA
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The Queen and The Royal Procession arrive at the racecourse. Royal Ascot 2017, Day Two, on Wednesday 21st June. Photo by Hugh Routledge/REX/Shutterstock
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Eleanor Tomlinson at Royal Ascot, Day Two, UK – 21 Jun 2017 – Photo by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock