FANS dressed to the nines descended on Royal Ascot in their thousands to celebrate day one of the meet.
After three years of reduced capacity at the iconic racecourse due to the Covid pandemic, 2022 welcomed back a full house.
Princess Eugenie was spotted arriving early for day one at Royal Ascot
Charlotte Hawkins was another celebrity seen descending on the course for day one
Ulrika Jonsson wore all black for day one at Royal Ascot despite the glorious sunshine
Dr Alex George and First Dates’ Merlin Griffiths were among the early celeb sightings on day one at Royal Ascot
Racegoers threw on their fanciest dresses and biggest headwear to celebrate day one
Ascot was awash with outrageous outfits as punters descended on the famous racecourse
Fans flocked into Royal Ascot for the first full capacity event since the pandemic began
Guests weren’t shy to throw on some incredible outfits for the full-house at Ascot
And punters took full advantage as they threw on their fanciest outfits, most outrageous fascinators and sleek shades to repel the glorious sunshine on day one.
The weather was perfect as fans arrived at Royal Ascot nice and early, with the gates open at 10.30am.
Last year saw just 49,000 fans enjoy the famous event – but 2022 will see over 270,000 guests swarm on the racecourse across the thrilling five days of action.
Billionaires, celebrities and royalty from around the world will attend, with sources saying a number of senior members of our Royal Family are expected.
Prince Charles will be on show on day one alongside the Duchess of Cornwall, with the Queen even believed to be making an appearance this week despite battling mobility issues.
Princess Eugenie was the first Royal spotted at the Berkshire course wearing a stylish, floral maxi dress.
Celebs including Ulrika Jonsson, Charlotte Hawkins and Dr Alex George were also seen at Ascot before the races began on Tuesday.
And more of the Royal Family are expected to be on show later.
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Here’s who will attend the procession ahead of racing at 2.30 today.
1st Carriage: The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Mr. Peter Phillips.
2nd Carriage: The Duke of Gloucester, The Duchess of Gloucester, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Michael of Kent.
3rd Carriage: The Princess Royal, The Lord de Mauley, Mr William Nunneley, Mrs William Nunneley.
4th Carriage: Earl of Hopetoun, Countess of Hopetoun, Mr. Tom Hooper, The Lady Alexandra Hooper.
Punters are expected to bet a record £100million across the five-day festival.
And tens of thousands of gallons of booze are expected to be quaffed as temperatures soar.
With the mercury expected to reach 29C at times this week, a staggering 50,000 bottles of Champagne have been ordered.
A further 280,000 pints of beer and 125,000 glasses of Pimm’s are expected to be sold.
Already on day one, huge money is being thrown around.
Reports claim one brave punter has stuck £15,000 on Persian Force – 3-1 favourite in the Coventry (3.05).
The Royal Enclosure will be jam-packed as Ascot welcomes back a full house for 2022
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