The King and Queen led the royal procession on the opening day of Royal Ascot as the Royal Family returned to Berkshire Racecourse.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by several members of the Royal Family for Day 1 of the iconic race, including Zara and Mike Tindall, Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling, who all stepped out in style for the much-anticipated occasion.
But it was Zara Tindall who attracted particular attention on the day, as a sweet moment between her and the King quickly grabbed the limelight.
Zara’s loving gesture was one of the most talked about highlights of the day as she greeted the monarch with a graceful wink followed by a warm kiss.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, along with Queen Camilla’s niece Alice Elliot, were in the later carriages of the Royal Procession.
The King and Queen also contributed a written message to the official programme, warmly welcoming race guests to the prestigious event.
“We warmly welcome you to Royal Ascot, which promises to deliver another spectacular week of racing,” read the announcement, adding that some of the finest horses from Europe, North America and Australasia are set to compete, with audiences in almost 200 countries expected to watch.
Later at Royal Ascot, the legacy of the legendary mare Enable was immortalized with the unveiling of a statue of the monarch and queen honoring the two-time Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner.
