It’s one of the most glamorous sporting events in the social calendar – Royal Ascot, a day of racing, fizz, winning (hopefully) and, of course, statement headpieces! But when it comes to what the royal ladies wear when they attend a ‘Day At The Races’, things haven’t changed as much as you’d expect over the years. From colour palettes and accessories to design details and prints, we look at how the younger generation of HRHs have been taking style notes from the older, established guard for this most quintessentially British of occasions.
PHOTOS: Royal ladies' most FABULOUS hats over the years - from Ascot to Trooping the Colour
Powder Blue
Powder blue is a fantastic shade for summer and it’s become a favourite among the older and younger HRHs. Princess Beatrice wore this long-sleeved brocade dress back in 2018, and Duchess Kate opted for EXACTLY the same colour a year later.