In pictures: King and Queen attend Royal Ascot

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The King and Queen have carried on Queen Elizabeth II's tradition of supporting Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot 2023 is being held from Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 June
Jockey Frankie Dettori, a favourite with racegoers, retires this year
In memory of her commitment to the event the Platinum Jubilee Stakes has been renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

21 June 2023

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The King and Queen's day at the races began with a traditional carriage procession.
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Before the carriage procession, footage from Queen Elizabeth's most memorable Royal Ascot moments was played on the big screens and was applauded by the crowds.
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Racegoers hold their phones up before the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla in the Royal procession.
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Racing mixes with fashion over five days at Royal Ascot - the first since Queen Elizabeth II died last year.
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Retro singers the Tootsie Rollers arrive at the races.
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Racing's great showman Frankie Dettori ahead of his final rides at Royal Ascot.
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Queen Camilla and King Charles III react as Saga ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori races in the Wolferton Stakes.
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Emotions always run high at Royal Ascot as racegoers react as they watch the racing.
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The elaborate headwear dress code was certainly met here.
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Fabulous floral finery in the colours of the Ukraine national flag.
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Crowds filled the grandstand to watch the racing.
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Royal Ascot which attracts 270,000 spectators over the five days is as much a social occasion as a sporting event.

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