In Pictures: Hats off to stylish racegoers as sun shines for Royal Ascot

Racegoers have filled the stands at Royal Ascot for the first time since the pandemic.

A racegoer poses for a photograph ahead of day one of Royal Ascot (David Davies/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - David Davies

Racegoers arriving ahead of day one of Royal Ascot (David Davies/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - David Davies

A racegoer from Ukraine, Maria Turtus, poses for a photograph (Aaron Chown/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Aaron Chown

The event is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, but is also a chance for many to dress up in their finest clothes.

The Tootsie Rollers arriving at Royal Ascot (Aaron Chown/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Aaron Chown

It was a beautiful sunny day for racegoers, with flowers in full bloom for the occasion (Adam Davy/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Adam Davy

Racegoers at Royal Ascot (Aaron Chown/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Aaron Chown

Female racegoers wore summer dresses and flamboyant hats while the men sported top hats and tails or smart suits.

Not to be outdone, male race fans also dressed up for the occasion (Adam Davy/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Adam Davy

Racegoers arriving at Royal Ascot (David Davies/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - David Davies

Royal Ascot is a chance to show off some spectacular hats (David Davies/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - David Davies

A stylish hat was essential at the races (David Davies/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - David Davies

The event witnessed a royal theme in the year the Queen marked her Platinum Jubilee. While among those attending was Princess Beatrice.

Princess Beatrice was at the races with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (Aaron Chown/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Aaron Chown

A racegoer in a Union flag hat (Aaron Chown/AP)PA Wire/PA Images - Aaron Chown

Red, white and blue hats proved popular at Royal Ascot (Aaron Chown/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Aaron Chown

A racegoer at Royal Ascot (Aaron Chown/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Aaron Chown

The bunting was back out at Royal Ascot (Aaron Chown/PA0PA Wire/PA Images - Aaron Chown