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JAW-DROPPING dresses and hats that grab attention - Royal Ascot is back with a bang for the fourth day of racing.

A-listers and Ascot attendees have arrived at the Berkshire racecourse in high spirits for a day of horses and flowing champagne.

The sun is shining and the drinks are flowing at Royal Ascot
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The sun is shining and the drinks are flowing at Royal AscotCredit: AFP
One guest has already ditched her heels for flip flops
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One guest has already ditched her heels for flip flopsCredit: i-Images
A trio of pals in sunglasses cosied up for a selfie at Royal Ascot
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A trio of pals in sunglasses cosied up for a selfie at Royal AscotCredit: AFP
Women have braved sky-high stilettos for their day of racing
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Women have braved sky-high stilettos for their day of racingCredit: Rex
Model and TV host Rosie Tapner nailed the elegant Royal Ascot theme with her cream midi with purple accessories
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Model and TV host Rosie Tapner nailed the elegant Royal Ascot theme with her cream midi with purple accessoriesCredit: Getty
One guest got the Cinderella treatment from a well-dressed gentleman
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One guest got the Cinderella treatment from a well-dressed gentlemanCredit: Jason Dawso
A Royal Ascot guest looked regal in ruffles as Friday's event got underway
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A Royal Ascot guest looked regal in ruffles as Friday's event got underwayCredit: Getty
Alexandra Bertram braved wearing black for her day in the sun
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Alexandra Bertram braved wearing black for her day in the sunCredit: Getty
Fabulous stylist Nana Acheampong was a vision in a breathtaking pink shirt and maxi skirt, carrying an Aspinal bag
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Fabulous stylist Nana Acheampong was a vision in a breathtaking pink shirt and maxi skirt, carrying an Aspinal bagCredit: Getty
This guest certainly stood out from the crowd in this carnival-themed pink headpiece
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This guest certainly stood out from the crowd in this carnival-themed pink headpieceCredit: i-Images
Guests have gone bold with their fashion colours for Ascot
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Guests have gone bold with their fashion colours for AscotCredit: Goff
Alexandra Scovarza made us green with envy for her lime ensemble
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Alexandra Scovarza made us green with envy for her lime ensembleCredit: Getty
Two pals went bold for their racecourse looks in very bright colours and daring headpieces
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Two pals went bold for their racecourse looks in very bright colours and daring headpiecesCredit: PA
This simple look hit all the right fashion notes, with the red accents making it pop
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This simple look hit all the right fashion notes, with the red accents making it popCredit: i-Images
One guest appeared to have forgotten the knee-length dress rule with her pink, high-slit ensemble
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One guest appeared to have forgotten the knee-length dress rule with her pink, high-slit ensembleCredit: i-Images
Royal Ascot guests have donned their most colourful dresses for the occasion
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Royal Ascot guests have donned their most colourful dresses for the occasionCredit: Goff
This woman looked fabulous in florals, with an eye-catching orchid-themed headpiece
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This woman looked fabulous in florals, with an eye-catching orchid-themed headpieceCredit: Goff
These two stylish pals raised the fashion stakes for the Friday extravaganza
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These two stylish pals raised the fashion stakes for the Friday extravaganzaCredit: i-Images
Flora Vesterberg opted for a light blue dress with sheer detailing
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Flora Vesterberg opted for a light blue dress with sheer detailingCredit: Getty
This guest looked pretty in a white and blue dotted dress
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This guest looked pretty in a white and blue dotted dressCredit: i-Images

As in previous years, Ascot attendees have to adhere to the strict dress-code issued by the venue.

This includes the fact that all dresses should be a “modest length” and straps are required to be “one inch or greater”. 

But guests have still been impressing in the style stakes, with many dressed to the nines for the fun day out. 

And many famous faces have also flocked to the Ascot racecourse in a dazzling array of ensembles.

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Each morning the gates open at 10.30am each day, ready for the anticipated first race which kicks off at 2.30pm.

There are then seven races throughout the day, the last of which commencing at 6.10pm.

And, of course, 2pm on each day of racing is the royal procession.

As well as the racing, there’s also lots of other things for the lucky guests to enjoy. 

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It’s predicted that the fine dining curated by 350 chefs will serve up 35,000 spears of English asparagus, more than 10,000 steaks, 8,000 Cornish crabs, 7,000 rumps of English lamb, 5,000kg of salmon and 3,500 fresh lobsters throughout the entire week. 

What’s more, the Royal Meeting will also serve more than a quarter of a million finger sandwiches, 240,000 hand-crafted cakes, 120,000 buttermilk scones, 110,000 cups of tea, 7,000 punnets of mixed berries and 1,200kg of Cornish clotted cream.

Royal Ascot was held behind closed doors in 2020, and in 2021 limited racegoers were admitted after it was selected to take part in a Covid event research programme.

But, in 2023, approximately 400 helicopters and 1,000 limousines will descend on Royal Ascot, with an average of 60,000 racegoers each day.

One woman struggled to keep her dress covering her knees as she arrived at the racecourse
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One woman struggled to keep her dress covering her knees as she arrived at the racecourseCredit: i-Images
Guests appeared in high spirits as they flocked to the Berkshire event
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Guests appeared in high spirits as they flocked to the Berkshire eventCredit: i-Images
One Ascot attendee went bold in blue for her racecourse ensemble
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One Ascot attendee went bold in blue for her racecourse ensembleCredit: i-Images
This guest looked pretty in pastel as she arrived for the day of racing
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This guest looked pretty in pastel as she arrived for the day of racingCredit: i-Images
Guests have been interpreting the dress code in creative ways for the 2023 meet
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Guests have been interpreting the dress code in creative ways for the 2023 meetCredit: i-Images
One woman risked breaking the knee-length dress code with this floral wrap dress
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One woman risked breaking the knee-length dress code with this floral wrap dressCredit: Goff
This monochrome, polka dot look gained all the style points
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This monochrome, polka dot look gained all the style pointsCredit: AFP
One guest looked angelic with a caped-sleeve white midi dress
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One guest looked angelic with a caped-sleeve white midi dressCredit: i-Images
This guest stood out in hot pink, and accessorised with white heels and matching fascinator
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This guest stood out in hot pink, and accessorised with white heels and matching fascinatorCredit: i-Images
This trio opted for a fruity theme, standing out with matching cherry, watermelon and strawberry dresses
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This trio opted for a fruity theme, standing out with matching cherry, watermelon and strawberry dressesCredit: i-Images
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