King Charles and Queen Camilla resurface for a fourth day at Ascot alongside senior royal aide – best photos


King Charles and Queen Camilla were in the first carriage for the fourth day at Royal Ascot, also attended by Zara Tindall


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Eleanor Dye
Eleanor DyeOnline Royal Correspondent
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The King and Queen enjoyed a very sunny day at Royal Ascot on Friday as they attended day four of the esteemed racing festival on Friday. 

Charles, 77, and Camilla, 78, led the way in the front carriage of the traditional procession as they marked their fourth day in a row at the racecourse.

Wearing a suit despite soaring temperatures and highs of 28C, the King appeared in bright spirits as he waved from the carriage while the National Anthem played. 

The outing comes as it was revealed that Prince Harry is set to bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, to the UK next month for his Invictus Games events. 

It's currently unclear what their security arrangements will be, though The Sun has reported that King Charles has offered to help cover the family's first joint trip to the UK in four years. This has not been officially confirmed, however.  

See below for the best pictures for day four of Ascot – and all the royals that attended. 

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King Charles III smiles as he attends day four of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England© Samir Hussein/WireImage

King and Queen arrive

King Charles and Queen Camilla led the carriage procession, joined by Prince Saud bin Khalid bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Said, a prominent Saudi royal businessman close to the King through horse racing. 

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Queen Camilla smiles as she attends day four of Royal Ascot 2026 © Samir Hussein/WireImage

Queen Camilla's look

Camilla, 78, was wearing light blue, channelling the Princess of Wales's Trooping the Colour outfit. 

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King Charles III smiles and waves as he attends day four of Royal Ascot 2026 © Getty

King Charles braves the heat

King Charles looked dashing in a top hat, adding a pop of colour with a yellow waistcoat. 

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John Warren, the late Queen's beloved racing manager was also in the first carriage© Alamy Stock Photo

John Warren

Also in the first carriage was John Warren, the late Queen Elizabeth's beloved racing manager.

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Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber on day four of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse© PA Images via Getty Images

Andrew Lloyd Webber

In the second carriage was the Earl and Countess of Caledon, alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber, 78, and his wife, Lady Madeleine Lloyd Webber. 

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Lord Benyon arrives by carriage on day four of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse© Alamy Stock Photo

Lord Richard Benyon

Lord Benyon, who is Lord Chamberlain and effectively head of the royal household, and General Sir Roly Walker, who is the professional head of the British Army, were also present for Armed Forces Day.

Richard Benyon, the Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household, paid a visit to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in March, following his arrest in February. 

He spent around two hours at Andrew's temporary residence, Wood Farm Cottage, before driving out of the estate.

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 Zara Tindall on day four of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2026 in Ascot, England© UK Press via Getty Images

Zara Tindall

Other royal attendees on Friday included Zara Tindall, who opted for a monochrome polka dot ensemble, with a matching hat with large pearl detailing. 

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James, Earl of Wessex joined his mother Duchess Sophie at Royal Ascot © Samir Hussein/WireImage

James, Earl of Wessex

James, Earl of Wessex, 18, joined his mother Duchess Sophie for a rare public appearance. 

He did not appear to be joined by his older sister, Lady Louise Windsor, 22. 

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Queen Camilla's Equerry, Major Rob Treasure, and King Charles III's Equerry, Major Ben Rigby, on day four of Royal Ascot © PA Images via Getty Images

Seeing double

Queen Camilla's Equerry, Major Rob Treasure, and King Charles III's Equerry, Major Ben Rigby, looked sharp for day four of Ascot.

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Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla arrive on the fourth day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot© AFP via Getty Images

Getting warmed up

The King and Queen are both huge fans of horse racing, having also attended the Epsom Derby earlier this month. 

On Tuesday, they were left disappointed, however, as their horse failed to win its race. 

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Their Majesties appeared in great spirits after watching the first race from the Royal Box© PA Images via Getty Images

High hopes!

Today, however, their Majesties appeared in great spirits after watching the first race from the Royal Box.

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