The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at Royal Ascot in a horse-drawn carriage, part of the famous royal procession that begins each day of racing at the Berkshire course west of London. The prestigious event is the jewel in the crown of the British Flat racing calendar.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at Royal Ascot in a horse-drawn carriage, part of the famous royal procession that begins each day of racing at the Berkshire course west of London. The prestigious event is the jewel in the crown of the British Flat racing calendar.
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Harry and Meghan, who were married at Windsor Castle last month, shared a carriage with the Duke and Duchess of Wessex.
Harry and Meghan, who were married at Windsor Castle last month, shared a carriage with the Duke and Duchess of Wessex.
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Queen Elizabeth II is a big horse racing fan and never misses Royal Ascot. The tradition of riding by carriage through the Golden Gates and up Ascot's Straight Mile to open each day of racing was first introduced by King George IV in 1825.
Queen Elizabeth II is a big horse racing fan and never misses Royal Ascot. The tradition of riding by carriage through the Golden Gates and up Ascot's Straight Mile to open each day of racing was first introduced by King George IV in 1825.
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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, sat next to his uncle, the Earl of Wessex, in the third carriage in the royal procession. During the five-day event, top hats and tails remain compulsory in parts of the course.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, sat next to his uncle, the Earl of Wessex, in the third carriage in the royal procession. During the five-day event, top hats and tails remain compulsory in parts of the course.
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The Duchess of Sussex opted for a cream dress. Royal Ascot is known for high fashion, designer hats and pageantry. Horse racing has been held at the famous Berkshire course since 1711.
The Duchess of Sussex opted for a cream dress. Royal Ascot is known for high fashion, designer hats and pageantry. Horse racing has been held at the famous Berkshire course since 1711.
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Harry and Meghan were all smiles as they arrived at the iconic Berkshire racecourse.
Harry and Meghan were all smiles as they arrived at the iconic Berkshire racecourse.
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Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, rode in the second carriage during the royal procession.
Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, rode in the second carriage during the royal procession.
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This year Queen Elizabeth wore a bright yellow outfit for the first day of Royal Ascot.
This year Queen Elizabeth wore a bright yellow outfit for the first day of Royal Ascot.
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Prince Harry and Meghan presented the trophy to jockey Frankie Dettori following his win on Without Parole in the St James's Palace Stakes, one of the feature races on day one at Royal Ascot.
Prince Harry and Meghan presented the trophy to jockey Frankie Dettori following his win on Without Parole in the St James's Palace Stakes, one of the feature races on day one at Royal Ascot.
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Poet's Word defeated hot favorite Cracksman in the feature Prince of Wales's Stakes on day two of Royal Ascot. The victory gave trainer Michael Stoute his 76th winner in all at the royal meeting, beating the mark of the late Henry Cecil, trainer of Frankel.
Poet's Word defeated hot favorite Cracksman in the feature Prince of Wales's Stakes on day two of Royal Ascot. The victory gave trainer Michael Stoute his 76th winner in all at the royal meeting, beating the mark of the late Henry Cecil, trainer of Frankel.
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Security was the watchword at this year's meeting after several recent incidents of unruly behavior at UK racecourses.
Security was the watchword at this year's meeting after several recent incidents of unruly behavior at UK racecourses.
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The Queen, who has been going to Royal Ascot since 1945, chose pink for Ladies' Day Thursday.
The Queen, who has been going to Royal Ascot since 1945, chose pink for Ladies' Day Thursday.
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Veteran Dettori won the feature Ascot Gold Cup on Stradivarius on day three -- Ladies' Day -- at Royal Ascot. It was the Italian's sixth Ascot Gold Cup victory and 60th win at the meeting in all.
Veteran Dettori won the feature Ascot Gold Cup on Stradivarius on day three -- Ladies' Day -- at Royal Ascot. It was the Italian's sixth Ascot Gold Cup victory and 60th win at the meeting in all.
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The Queen presented the silverware to the colorful Dettori as well as winning trainer John Gosden.
The Queen presented the silverware to the colorful Dettori as well as winning trainer John Gosden.
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Royal Ascot is a pageant of high fashion, couture and world-class millinery, with Ladies' Day as the crowning glory.
Royal Ascot is a pageant of high fashion, couture and world-class millinery, with Ladies' Day as the crowning glory.
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Royal Ascot is the place to be seen and show off your outfit on Ladies' Day.
Royal Ascot is the place to be seen and show off your outfit on Ladies' Day.
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This hat is quintessentially Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot.
This hat is quintessentially Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot.
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Meghan and Harry arrive at Royal Ascot with the Queen

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex married one month ago

They will present the winning trophy for the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has made her first appearance at the UK’s prestigious Royal Ascot – the jewel in the crown of the British horse racing calendar.

She joined her husband Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II for the first day of the race meeting, which runs until June 23.

Harry and Meghan, who got married at Windsor Castle one month ago, presented the winning trophy for the St James’s Palace Stakes to ‘Without Parole’ jockey Frankie Dettori.

The couple arrived at the racecourse in a horse-drawn carriage – a practice which began in 1825 with members of the royal family entering the course every day from Windsor Castle.

The Duchess of Sussex arrived dressed in a cream dress, with a cream and black hat; the Queen wore bright yellow.

Royal Ascot is Britain’s richest meeting – with a $9.7 million in prize pot and eight Group One races, the highest level in racing.

READ: Royal Ascot 2018: Security beefed up to avoid fighting among the finery

Meghan carried out her first official solo engagement alongside the Queen last week where they opened a new toll bridge in the northwest UK county of Cheshire.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Andrew, Duke of York attend Royal Ascot 2017 at Ascot Racecourse on June 22, 2017 in Ascot, England.
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Today, Kensington Palace also announced the couple will visit Dublin, Ireland next month on July 10 and 11.

“They are looking forward to learning more about Ireland’s history and experiencing its rich culture, as well as meeting the people who are shaping the country’s future,” the Palace tweeted.