Royal ASCOT partygoers put their fans forward to stay cool on Ladies Day in the midst of rising temperatures

Ladies day at Royal Ascot I started this morning with a sizzling start with the temperature that reached 28 ° C – and it is set to rise even higher in the afternoon.

Many glamorous racegoers wise accessories with fans to stay cool in the baking sun while they descended on the Berkshire rack for the third day of the meeting.

But others defied the burning heat in extensive Millines, long sleeves and layers, while they attended the prestigious opportunity.

Classic flower sinner, extravagant headwear and wavy dresses were all also visible when hundreds of well -to -do party goers got into the sun for a day full of pleasure.

It is not surprising, hats on which the focus of the outfits of many racing food, with flowers, feathers and beads on show.

Royal Ascot, known as the jewel in the crown of the British racing calendar, welcomes hundreds of thousands of gamblers during the five -day meeting.

Many probably hope a glimpse of the Royal family Because they are in force for the annual occasion, the King and the Queen are expected to lead the traditional Koetstoet, which celebrates his 200 -year anniversary.

The tradition – which marks the official start of the day – started during the reign of George IV in 1825 when the prince was accompanied by the Duke of Wellington.

As one of the highlights of the racing calendar, the prestigious festival is just as famous for its fashion as it is because of its races – and today the entire spectrum of the Racedagstijl could be seen when partygoers arrived on Ascot’s most glamorous day.

The term ladies’ day was used for the first time in 1823 when an anonymous poet described the Thursday of the annual meeting as’ Ladies Day ‘… When the women, like angels, look sweet divine. ‘

Although no official price is offered for the best dressed lady, as there are during other racing meetings, ticket holders still wanted to bring their best foot forward.

Stylish racing food at today’s event turned the racecourse into a sea of ​​lively outfits when they attracted clear prints to ensure that they stood out of the crowd.

Many of those who arrive at the housing of the most important spectators also opted for coordinating outfits with their friends.

Although there are no dress code rules applicable in the Windsor housing, although the majority of the guests choose to dress, anyway, a strict dress code works over the Royal and Queen Anne housings.

Hats are a must in both royal housings. As an alternative, a headpiece or ‘hatinator’ with a minimum base diameter of 4 inches (10 cm) is also acceptable.

Dresses must be knee length or longer and forget spaghetti -belts – all shoulders must be a minimum width of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Strapless, off-the-shoulder and one shoulder items are also prohibited in the Royal and Queen Anne housing.

Shorts of any kind are not allowed. But after they have been included in the dress code since 1971, pants suits remain a popular choice – although they do not match.

From 2017, Jumpsuits have also been accepted as Ascot Worthy, while men have to adhere to black clothing shoes with ankle socks, but there are no footwear specifications for women.

On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales joined the king and the queen as the Royal family turned out to be in force for the second day of the festival.

Arrived on the annual occasion, Prince William, 42, was next to Prince Saud bin Khalid al-Saud, a member of the ruling royal family of Saudi -ArabiaAnd opposite Charles, 76, and Camilla, 77, while they are on their way to the racecourse through the carriage.

His appearance in the Royal Procession came after the Princess of Wales Withdraw from attending the prestigious five -day meeting at the last minute while she ‘continues to find the right balance’ after her battle with cancer.

Racegoers had hoped to catch a glimpse of Kate, because William was mentioned as one of the numbers that racing prizes during day two of the festival.

ASCOT officials had announced at noon in a published list that the princess would be with William in the second carriage in the Royal Procession -which this year marks his 200 -year anniversary.

But less than half an hour later, Kensington Palace confirmed just before 12.30 that Kate would not be present – and a revised list of list was published by Ascot.

MailOnline understands that the princess was ‘disappointed’ not to be present ‘, but she must find the right balance if she fully returns to public assignments’.

Kate’s mother Carole Middleton, however, was today in addition to her daughter-in-law Alizee Thevenet, the wife of Kate’s brother James Middleton.

The 43-year-old princess has made a gradual return to public tasks since the announced in January it was announced that she was in remission of cancer.

But in the past week she attended three high -profile events – the color, the annual order of the Garter Bandervice and a visit to a V&A storage facility in London.

The king and the queen were accompanied by Zara and Mike Tindall, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Anne and her husband Vice -Admiral Sir Tim Laurence on Wednesday.

Charles also organized lady Sarah ChattoThe daughter of his deceased aunt Princess Margaret and a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth II. She was accompanied on the fourth carriage with her artist’s husband, Daniel Chatto.

Despite her proximity to her deceased Majesty, Lady Sarah is known to keep a low profile, and although she has attended Ascot in the past, she is not regularly seen with the royal family, apart from a handful of important events.

The king and the queen, both fans of racing, were also accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.