Royal Ascot 2019: All the best photos

The annual <strong><a href="/tags/0/royal-ascot">Royal Ascot</a></strong> is easily the most prestigious (and fanciest!) of royal sporting events in Britain. <p>Set at the Ascot Racecourse for thoroughbred horses, the British <strong><a hre="/tags/0/british-royals">Royal Family</a></strong> descends on Berkshire, England every summer to take in the festivities – and put their fashions senses on display, too. <p>This year, the festivities two special guests: the Netherlands' <strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-maxima">Queen Máxima</a></strong> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/king-willem-alexander">King Willem-Alexander</a></strong>! <p><strong>Click through the gallery to see all the best photos from this year's Royal Ascot!</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse
<h2>DAY FIVE</h2> <p><strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii">The Queen</a></strong> returned for the fifth and final day of <strong><a href="/tags/0/royal-ascot">Royal Ascot</a></strong> on June 22 and looked happy in a crisp light green jacket, dress and matching hat with floral accents. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<strong><a href="/tags/0/autumn-phillips">Autumn Phillips</a></strong> returned for her second day of Royal Ascot wearing a beautiful and chic baby blue jumpsuit with a matching hat. She was accompanied by husband <strong><a href="/tags/0/peter-phillips">Peter Phillips</a></strong>, the Queen's oldest grandchild. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Autumn also met up with friends (L-R) Anna-Louise Felstead (left), Sarah Boe (second right) and Jessica Parker (right ) at the races, and posed for selfies with them. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
<h2>DAY FOUR</h2> <p>Pleased in pink! <strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii">The Queen</a></strong> stepped out for the fourth day in a row at <strong><a href="/tags/0/royal-ascot">Royal Ascot</a></strong> on Friday, looking very happy to be out in the sun. She chose a pink coat with a matching hat for the occasion, which she paired with a floral print dress, black handbag and black flats. She also busted out the Jardine star brooch, which is full of diamonds, for another racing day! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<strong><a href="/tags/0/sarah-ferguson">Sarah Ferguson</a></strong> stepped out for Day 4 in a yellow dress with a green hat and matching clutch. On her feet? Purple heels. <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/WireImage
Sarah was there with <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-andrew">Prince Andrew</a></strong>, who was spending his second day at the races this year. <p>Photo: &copy; Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse
<h2>DAY THREE</h2> <p><strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii">Her Majesty </a></strong>looked pleased as punch to be back at the <strong><a href="/tags/0/royal-ascot">Royal Ascot</a></strong> for the third day in a row! She arrived with <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-andrew">Prince Andrew</a></strong> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/princess-anne">Princess Anne</a></strong> in her carriage, and was all smiles as she continued to take in her favourite event of the year. <p>Photo: &copy; Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
<A href="/tags/0/zara-tindall">Zara Tindall</a></strong> was back on Day 3, too, and arrived with Canada's <a href="/tags/0/autumn-phillips">Autumn Phillips</a></strong> and Autumn's husband and Zara's brother, <strong><a href="/tags/0/peter-phillips">Peter</a></strong>. <p>Zara looked gorgeous in a teal dress with ruffles and a very elegant matching hat. Autumn also went for a floral theme, wearing a white dress with pink floral patterns and a white hat with red and white floral detailing. <p>Photo: &copy; Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
Wow, what a stunning, fashion-forward look! <strong><a href="/tags/0/countess-of-wessex">Sophie, Countess of Wessex</a></strong> attended her third day of Royal Ascot in a chic blue jumpsuit that Princess Diana would have loved! She paired it with a matching hat and clutch and looked incredible! <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
<strong><a href="/tags/0/princess-eugenie">Princess Eugenie</a></strong> was also back at Ascot for Day 3, and helped present jockey <strong>Frankie Dettori</strong> (right) and trainer <strong>Michael Stoute</strong> (second left) with the trophy for winning the Hampton Court Stakes. Eugenie chose a dark green drses and matching hat with gold accents for her second day at the races this year. <p>Photo: &copy; Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
The Queen and Frankie later shared a laugh after he won the Gold Cup on horse Stradivarius. <p>Photo: &copy; Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
<h2>DAY TWO</h2> <p>Her Majesty returns! <strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii">The Queen</a></strong> was back at the <strong><a href="/tags/0/royal-ascot">Royal Ascot</a></strong> for the second day of the festivities on June 19, wearing yet another glorious hat with floral detailing, and she was also wearing <Strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02016061727227/all-the-details-on-the-queen-s-historic-queen-victoria-wedding-brooch">Queen Victoria's Wedding Brooch</a></strong>! The gorgeous brooch features a huge sapphire surrounded by 12 diamonds. It dates back to the 1840s, and was given to Victoria by her husband, <strong>Prince Albert</strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; Daniel Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images
It rained again at the racecourse, but luckily the Queen came prepared! <p>Photo: &copy; Daniel Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images
Her Majesty was all smiles as she arrived by carriage with <strong><a href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall">Duchess Camilla</a></strong>, <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-charles">Prince Charles</a></strong> and Alan Brooke, 3rd Viscount Brookeborough. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<strong><A href="/tags/0/prince-edward">Prince Edward</a></strong> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/countess-of-wessex">Sophie, Countess of Wessex</a></strong> were also out for another day of racing. Edward looked dashing in a stylish black suit with a gold vest and blue tie, while sophie chose a black-and-white hat to match her white dress. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
Camilla and Charles shared a laugh with jockey <strong>Frankie Dettori</strong> while they presented him with a prize after his horse, Crystal Ocean, won the Prince of Wales's Stakes on the second day of the Royal Ascot. <p>We love Charles's super cute tie - it has zebras all over it! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<h2>DAY ONE</h2> <p>Maximum <a href="/tags/0/queen-maxima"><strong>Máxima</a></strong>! The Queen of the Netherlands arrived with the Queen at Royal Ascot and wore the most stunning hat! Her outfit was a neutral colour, but she sure made a statement with her headpiece! <p>The Danish queen is in the UK with her husband, <strong><a href="/tags/0/king-willem-alexander">King Willem-Alexander</a></strong>, who was made a Supernumerary Knight of the Garter at Monday’s (June 17) Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle. Máxima was joined by Spain’s <strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-letizia">Queen Letizia</strong></a>, whose husband, <strong><a href="/tags/0/king-felipe">King Felipe VI</strong></a> was also made a Supernumerary Knight of the Garter. <p>Photo: &copy; Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
Her Majesty's look was far more subdued by comparison. The monarch chose a sky blue dress and hat with floral detailing and looked every bit her classy self. <p>Photo: &copy; Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse
<strong><a href="/tags/0/kate-middleton">Duchess Kate</a></strong> returned to Royal Ascot this year wearing a gorgeous blue Elie Saab dress. She paired it with a matching hat that had a blue rose detail. <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-william">Prince William</a></strong> looked dapper as ever in a fresh suit complete with a top hat, and carried an umbrella. <p>We didn't see Kate a Royal Ascot last year, since she was on maternity leave after giving birth to <strong><a href="/tas/0/prince-louis">Prince Louis</a></strong>. So her return this year is a very welcome one! <p>Photo: &copy; Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
William and Kate arrived with <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-charles">Prince Charles</a></strong> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall">Duchess Camilla</a></strong> in their carriage. <p>Photo: &copy; David M. Benett/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse
It's a good thing William brought his umbrella because it started to rain! That didn't seem to put a damper on Kate's mood, though. <p>Photo: &copy; Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
The York sisters arrived together, as is tradition! <strong><a href=/tags/0/princess-eugenie>Princess Eugenie</a></strong> and <strong><a href=/tags/0/princess-beatrice>Princess Beatrice</a></strong> accompanied Princess Alexandra and The Right Honourable Edward Young in their carriage. Eugenie wore a blue dress with a yellow splash on it, and paired it with a yellow hat. Her elder sister opted for a Maje pastel blue lace dress and a Bundle MacLaren hat. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
Kate and <strong><A href="/tags/0/zara-tindall">Zara Tindall</a></strong> are the best of friends, so it's no wonder the two greeted each other with kisses on the cheeks! <p>Photo: &copy; Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
Zara was also very pleased to see her uncle Charles! The two greeted each other warmly and put their arms around each other. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
Zara chose a dress by Australian designer Zimmermann for the races, which she paired with a cornflower blue hat with floral detail and nude plexi heels. Her shoes are likely by Gianvito Rossi. <p>Photo: &copy; David M. Bennett/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse
<strong><a href=/tags/0/countess-of-wessex>Sophie, Countess of Wessex</a></strong> looked gorgeous in her Emilia Wickstead blooming bespoke gown and hat! Her husband <strong><A href=/tags/0/prince-edward>Prince Edward</a></strong> also looked dashing alongside her. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<strong><a href="/tags/0/princess-diana">Princess Diana</a><strong>'s niece <strong><A href="/tags/0/lady-kitty-spencer">Lady Kitty Spencer</strong></a> chose a stunning lokok her late aunt likely would have wornn herself! She wore a white lace dress, black pumps and a white hat complete with a unique black accent poking out the side. <p>Photo: &copy; Anwar Hussein/WireImage
<strong><a href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall">Duchess Camilla</a></strong> also looked gorgeous for day one of Royal Ascot! Prince Charles's wife chose a blush gown with white floral detail up the front and a matching hat that also featured an exquisite floral design. <p>Photo: &copy; David M. Benett/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse
<strong><a href="/tags/0/mike-tindall">Mike Tindall</a></strong>, Zara's rugby-playing husband, looked handsome in a gray suit with a top hat. He took some time to say hello to his mother-in-law, <strong><a href="/tags/0/princess-anne">Princess Anne</a></strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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