When was royal ascot 2017

The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret in the carriage procession. Prince William gives his gran a kiss at the polo match following the second day of the Royal Ascot. The Scene. Type keyword s to search. Stuart C. Wilson Getty Images. Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are regular attendees. Royal Ascot is a quintessentially British sporting occasion. Lunch in the car park is a Royal Ascot tradition for many. Racegoers are obliged to dress up for the occasion, particularly in the Royal Enclosure where top hats and tails for men are compulsory.

Royal Ascot is very much a cathedral of high fashion Hats are big and bold -- no fascinators are allowed in the Royal Enclosure. Even the dress code assistants have a special uniform. Royal Ascot is a byword for pomp, pageantry, glamor and elegance. The racing is world class with the cream of Europe's equine superstars and top trainers and jockeys.

Royal Ascot features five top-level Group 1 races over its five days with the highlight being the Ascot Gold Cup. The British upper class is famous for its fortitude in the face of adversity, but Royal Ascot racegoers were getting hot under their collars as they sweltered in formal clothes in the UK's summer heatwave Tuesday. Follow cnnsport. For racegoers still looking to come on Saturday there are a small number of Queen Anne Enclosure tickets that can be purchased as part of either a Furlong Club or Silks Lawn package.

The Furlong Club is an exclusive marquee with elevated views over the final Furlong from a private decking area. It has its own bar and restaurant serving tapas and sharing plates. It has now sold out on Thursday 22nd June but has limited availability on other days.

For racegoers still looking to come on Thursday why not try the Village Enclosure. The first new enclosure to open at the Royal Meeting in more than years it promises a contemporary British summer scene featuring al fresco dining, live music and an excellent view of the racing from the inside of the track.

For racegoers looking to come on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday there is remaining availability across all Enclosures at this point but booking is recommended as soon as possible.