What to wear at Ascot: Royal Enclosure guidelines released

In January organisers announced a change of dress code. Spokesman Nick Smith said: "It is stretching a point to say standards have collapsed but there is no doubt that our customers would like to...

Ascot clamps down on mini-skirt mania and fascinators

She's never known to put a fashion foot wrong. But the Duchess of Cambridge will have to tread carefully to make sure she stays on the right side of the powers that be at Royal Ascot. Organisers of...

Ascot: a day at the races

You  may have missed Royal Ascot itself, but there's no reason why you shouldn't visit the world's most famous race course for one of the other meetings and try your luck. And this year there's...

How to dress for Ascot: Top fashionistas lend their style expertise

How to dress for Ascot: Top fashionistas lend their style expertise

By royal invitation: Carole Middleton is the Queen's guest at Ascot

Prince William always said he would do everything in his power to ensure that the Duchess of Cambridge's family wouldn't be sidelined. And the royal family are clearly making an effort to welcome their...

Danielle Lineker cheers with delight at racing win

With all the talk about titfers, it's easy to forget that Royal Ascot is really about racing and, of course, betting. Not that football Gary Lineker and his wife Danielle had forgotten. They and their...

Amanda Holden's joy at Ascot win as Sophie Wessex finds herself in a sticky situation

There's no better way to spend a sunny summer's day than sipping champagne at the races. So enjoying the first day of Royal Ascot with her girlfriends, Amanda Holden had every reason to be in high spirits....

Ladies making headway at Ascot with their statement hats

Hot summer hues mark the start of Ascot as the royal family turn out in force

Vibrant splashes of colour from tangerine orange to fuchsia pink were the order of the day at Ascot on Tuesday as the famous race meeting got underway. From the Queen to her granddaughter Princess Beatrice,...

2012 Dress code for Ascot: New guidelines released

2012 Dress code for Ascot: New guidelines released