Day One: June 14, 2022
Aaron Chown - PA Images//Getty Images Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, arrive to the Ascot Racehorse on the first day of the races.
Alan Crowhurst//Getty Images Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in a carriage during the royal procession.
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Aaron Chown - PA Images//Getty Images Adam Davy - PA Images//Getty Images Princess Anne and Mrs. William Nunneley pictured in the royal procession.
David Davies - PA Images//Getty Images Brigitte, the Duchess of Gloucester (in blue), Princess Michael of Kent, and the Duke of Gloucester all rode in a carriage together.
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Adam Davy - PA Images//Getty Images Also in the royal procession on day one were the Earl and Countess of Hopetoun, and Lady Alexandra Hooper and Mr. Tom Hooper.
Eamonn M. McCormack//Getty Images A bird's eye view of the royal procession.
Alex Livesey//Getty Images Hats are a key part of the Royal Ascot fashion, and they've become more over the top as the years have gone on.
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Kirstin Sinclair//Getty Images Adam Davy - PA Images//Getty Images A view outside the grandstand of the Royal Ascot.
Aaron Chown - PA Images//Getty Images Sophie and Charles shared a big laugh as they watched the races from the stands.
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Adam Davy - PA Images//Getty Images The first day of the Royal Ascot featured clear blue skies.
Aaron Chown - PA Images//Getty Images Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, looked extremely glamorous in her wide-brimmed hat.
Aaron Chown - PA Images//Getty Images Zara Tindall was also in attendance on the first day, pictured here chatting with Edo Mapelli Mozzi. Behind her, her guest, Katherine Kelly, is wearing a Jane Atelier jumpsuit.
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Samir Hussein//Getty Images Zara also chatted with her cousin, Princess Beatrice.
Aaron Chown - PA Images//Getty Images Here, Zara greeted her uncle, Prince Charles.
Chris Jackson//Getty Images The royals all seem deeply enthralled in listening to a story.
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John Phillips//Getty Images Camilla opted for an all-blue ensemble at the first day of the Royal Ascot, wearing a coat by Anna Valentine and hat by Philip Treacy.
Samir Hussein//Getty Images Prince Michael of Kent and Princess Michael of Kent at the Royal Ascot.
Emily Burack (she/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram.
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