The King and Queen led the royal procession on the opening day of Royal Ascot, as the royal family returned to Berkshire Racecourse.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by several members of the royal family for the first day of the iconic race, including Zara and Mike Tindall, Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling, all stepping out in style for the much-anticipated occasion.
But it was Zara Tindall who particularly caught the eye that day, as a sweet moment between her and the king quickly grabbed attention.
Greeting the monarch with a gracious bow followed by a warm kiss, Zara’s affectionate gesture stood out as one of the highlights of the day.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, along with Queen Camilla’s niece Alice Elliot, were in the final carriages of the royal procession.
The King and Queen also provided a written message for the official program, warmly welcoming spectators to this prestigious event.
“We extend a very warm welcome to Royal Ascot which promises to deliver another spectacular week of racing,” the message read, with some of the best horses from Europe, North America and Australasia set to compete, with spectators in almost 200 countries expected.
Later at Royal Ascot, the legacy of the legendary mare Enable was immortalized with the unveiling of a statue by the monarch and queen, honoring the two-time winner of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
