Frankie Dettori rides opening day treble
Dettori wins aboard Without Parole, Calyx and Monarchs Glen
Blue Point claims King's Stand Stakes
Accidental Agent wins Queen Anne Stakes
Lagostovegas lands Ascot Stakes
What an opening day we have had.
A stunning treble for jockey Frankie Dettori and trainer John Gosden.
We will see you tomorrow to do it all again, as we jump and clench our way into day two.
Meanwhile, you can read Frank Keogh's round-up of day one right here.
Image source, AFPIt's been that kind of day
As Monarchs Glen crossed the line, Frankie Detorri raised his thumb and two fingers up to the crowd, having won his third race of the day.
It puts him in a formidable position already to be the leading jockey of the meeting, as he continues his success at this famous racecourse.
The actual Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was watching her horse, Fabricate, on the big screen in the parade ring. Unfortunately, it got swallowed up by the pack in the later stages, which means Her Majesty will have to wait for another Ascot winner.
Image source, PAThis video just about sums up the day.
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17:35 result
1. Monarchs Glen 8/1
2. Euginio 33/1
3. Muntahaa 33/1
16 ran
Wolferton Stakes, 17:35
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport
And so to Tuesday’s concluding contest, the Wolferton Stakes (17:35 BST) which provided a 25-1 shock in the shape of Snoano last year.
Victory for Sir Michael Stoute with Mirage Dancer would make him the meeting's all-time leading trainer.
Stoute currently stands on 75 winners - tied with the late, great Sir Henry Cecil.
It is another triumph for Willie Mullins, with Lagostovegas, ridden by Andrea Atzeni, giving him his fourth win in the race in the last seven years.
The Irish trainer also picked up third, fourth and fifth in the Ascot Stakes.
Lagostovegas is a dual horse, running during both the flat and jump seasons because of the increased stamina required for this long race. The mare showed it had plenty of gas in the tank to push on over the last couple of furlongs.
Image source, ReutersLagostovegas, ridden by jockey Andrea Atzeni (right), won the Ascot Stakes
Some people decided against the lobster dishes in the restaurants and instead parked up for a picnic in the middle of the course.
It's a hard life.
Image source, Getty Images
Image source, Getty ImagesRacegoers are having their own picnics at Ascot
17:00 result
1. Lagostovegas 10/1
2. Dubawi Fifty 6/1
3. Stratum 10/1
4. Chelkar 5/1 fav
20 ran
Ascot Stakes, 17:00
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport
The Ascot Stakes (17:00) is where trainers more associated with jump racing try to capture a prize at the big flat race meeting.
Willie Mullins has managed to do just that three times in the last six years, including with Thomas Hobson in 2017, and saddles leading contender Stratum.
Mullins also saddles Lagostovegas, Meri Devie, Whiskey Sour and Chelkar.
Racing royalty met real royalty as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex presented Frankie Dettori with the St James's Palace Stakes trophy a few moments ago.
It is the Duchess's first Royal Ascot. The same cannot be said for the relentlessly prolific Dettori.
Image source, Reuters
Image source, ReutersCraig Revel Horwood will be presenting the trophy for the Ascot Stakes this afternoon, something he is relishing.
Jokingly he told the BBC: "It's huge darling, the biggest moment of my career, so hopefully I don't drink too much but I am nervous because I am a Royal Ascot virgin."
He added: "I'm going to put on a fiver on the colours that I like, because I know nothing about the racing."
Mr Revel Horwood said he missed Bruce Forsyth, who was a regular here, saying he "was just so wonderful and an amazing person to work with".
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport
Frankie Dettori is synomonous with Ascot, where he rode his famous 'Magnificent Seven' in 1996.
And the 47-year-old was at his brilliant best as he sealed a Royal Ascot opening day double for trainer John Gosden on Without Parole in the St James's Palace Stakes.
The 9-4 favourite Without Parole is a son of the legendary Frankel, who won the race seven years ago.
Image source, Reuters16:20 result
1. Without Parole 9/4 fav
2. Gustav Klimt 8/1
3. Wootton 8/1
10 ran
Image source, PASt James's Palace Stakes, 16:20
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport
On to the day’s feature race – the St James’s Palace Stakes (16:20), which boasts an impressive roll of honour.
Recent winners include Frankel, Dawn Approach, Kingman and Gleneagles.
This time Without Parole, ridden by Frankie Dettori for trainer John Gosden, is a leading contender, while Tip Two Win and Romanised represent smaller stables.
The Duchess of Sussex is making her first appearance at Royal Ascot.
She and Prince Harry arrived with the royal party shortly before the first race at 14:30 BST.
The couple, who were married a month ago today, will present the winning trophy for the St James's Palace Stakes (16:20).
Image source, Getty ImagesThe royal party is attending the first of five days racing this week
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport
Much of the talk before the King's Stand Stakes had been about the clash between Lady Aurelia and Battaash, but it was Blue Point - under William Buick - who came out on top.
Victory continued the renaissance for Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin team, and particularly trainer Charlie Appleby, who won the Derby at Epsom earlier this month with the Buick-ridden Masar.
The top of Phillipa's head appears to have bloomed into a massive pair of roses.
"I've got bigger and bigger every year," she said. "I don't want to be wearing something that everyone else is wearing".
Phillipa (left) and Bicky (right) have gone for slightly different angles today
It features two gold roses with a few purple and pink butterflies around it.
"A lady call Bink in Yorkshire made it for me - she makes them by hand."
Her friend Vicky has gone for a slightly smaller effort, although has kept the vegetation theme with some cherries on top of her head.
15:40 result
1. Blue Point 6/1
2. Battaash 9/4
3. Mabs Cross 20/1
14 ran
Also ran: Lady Aurelia 2/1 fav 6th
Image source, ReutersFrank Keogh
BBC Sport
Blink and you’ll miss it – we have the speedsters next, a five-furlong dash in the King’s Stand Stakes (15:40).
Lady Aurelia lines up again for American trainer Wesley Ward after last year’s victory in 57.45 seconds almost broke the course record. She is seeking a third straight victory at the Royal meeting.
Fierce competition is set to come from Temple Stakes winner Baattash, trained by Charlie Hills.
The Royal meeting always used to be a British festival of racing, but that has changed recently.
Horses from 12 countries have competed at the event since 2000, with 10 winners from the United States and 98 from Ireland.
Image source, Getty ImagesLady Aurelia, and trainer Wesley Ward, will hope to be drinking from the bucket of victory again this year
Four countries are represented at this year's event (Ireland, United States, France and Australia).
"Since the nineties, Ascot has become a major international event", said the BBC's Cornelius Lysaght.
He added: "The one to watch out for is Lady Aurelia from the USA, who has won at the last two Royal Ascots. She will go for the big sprint on the first day, the Kings Stand Stakes."