Listen to live Royal Ascot coverage - day one

Summary

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

Live Reporting

Adam Whitty, Frank Keogh, John Hudson and Tim Dellor

Garraway heads for the Royal Enclosurepublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
The celebs are beginning to arrive at Royal Ascot 2018.
TV presenter Kate Garraway is first through the gate, wearing a colour-block pastel jumpsuit, and being interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire's Tim Dellor.
"I don't know a huge amount about horses, but my daughter is mad about racing and wants to be a jockey," she said.
"I've always loved the event, I think it's incredible - and I'm very lucky to be able to go into the Royal Enclosure this year, so it's so exciting."
The fashion is blooming marvellouspublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
The gates have been open for 30 minutes and already a distinctly floral theme is emerging with the early arrivals.
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Around the course as the gates openpublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
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Head bartender Marc Stagg looking cheery for now - I bet that smile will change by this evening
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These seamstresses are at Ascot to avoid any disasters, like undone seams or broken zips
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Slightly surprising...
Owen in 'dreamland'published at 11:01 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Michael Owen has an investment in both sports of course.
He owns a stables in Cheshire and did something with a football once.
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What's new this year?published at 10:52 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
There have been a few notable changes for punters heading to Ascot this year.
- Extra security measures are in place, one of which could mean racegoers being breathalysed before entry - and barred - if officials believe they're intoxicated after fighting at some courses this year (including Ascot).
- The dress code remains much the same, but it has been stipulated men must wear socks that "should cover the ankle".
- Bardot necklines have been banned from the Royal Enclosure, as have fascinators.
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Security presence: Ascot is hoping to avoid a repeat of recent trouble
They're under starter's orderspublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
A slightly more sedentary arrival this year to the race, with racegoers strolling in rather than the usual run through the turnstyles.
Either way, Royal Ascot is officially under way.
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The Ascot gates are open, with guests flooding in
The gates are about to openpublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
The media is waiting to film the punters as they rush in to get a decent view.
So we have taken a picture of them waiting to take a picture.
Big day one for Dettoripublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Cornelius Lysaght
BBC racing correspondent at Royal Ascot
In a football-dominated year when Royal Ascot could do with hitting the ground running in order to grab any sporting headlines, the combination of trainer John Gosden and jockey Frankie Dettori could well ride to the rescue.
To be fair that applies throughout the week – they have Cracksman on Wednesday – but a couple of Dettori flying dismounts after wins for Calyx (15:05 BST) and Without Parole (16:20) would do just the trick on day one.
Calyx really dazzled on his debut, while Without Parole is sure to improve for his successful run last time, which came following a setback. Lady Aurelia will be hard to beat in the King’s Stand Stakes (15:40) in which fellow US challenger Bucchero is expected to go well at fancy odds.
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Dettori after winning on Cracksman at Epsom earlier this month
The early-morning view from Ascotpublished at 10:16 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Tim Dellor
BBC Berkshire sport at Royal Ascot
I was first in the gates at Ascot this morning at 06:30 BST.
There was a beautiful sunrise, and we are all now ready to go.
Duke and duchess to attend Royal Ascotpublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Breaking
It has been confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be attending Royal Ascot today.
They will be in the Winner's Enclosure presenting the trophy after the St James's Palace Stakes (16:20 BST).
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After their wedding just down the road last month, and the Trooping of the Colour, they have plenty of carriage-sitting experience which will be handy for the Royal Procession.
Time for unbridled enthusiasmpublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
The parade ring bell has rung. Everybody, get dressed up, pick your horse and get set for the start.
It's time for the festival of fabulous finery that is... Royal Ascot.
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