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The races down under - Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall walk the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, this back in 2012. Charles went with a pinstripe suit, while Camilla kept things light.
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Classic Charles - Speaking of the next in line, here he is looking smart in 1958 at the Royal Ascot, famously held annually at the Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England.
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Like father, like son - Flash forward to 2014, and it was Prince Harry stealing the show at the Ascot Racecourse.
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Lady Di at the races - The late Princess Diana also stood out at the racecourses. Here she is in 1982, looking absolutely stunning in red at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.
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Chilly Cheltenham - Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are seen here leaving Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham Racecourse in 2013, this in Cheltenham, England. The standout items here are undoubtedly Kate Middleton's winter coat and pillbox hat.
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Apple of his eye - A former Olympic-level equestrian, Princess Anne is seen here prior to competing in the Badminton Horse Trials in 1971 in Badminton, England, supported by her father, the late Prince Philip.
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Princess Anne at Ascot - Her competitive days behind her, Princess Anne cut quite the figure during the opening day of the Royal Ascot in 2015.
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A family tradition - Following in her mother's footsteps, Olympic medalist Zara Phillips (now Zara Tindall) is seen here in 2002 at Cheltenham Racecourse.
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An Auckland audience - Accompanied by Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II is seen in a striking polka-dot outfit at the Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland, circa 1954.
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The Queen Mother
- The late Queen Mother at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, England in 2000, during the Whitbread Gold Cup (since renamed).
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Elegant in emerald - Seen arriving at Ascot in 1970 are Queen Elizabeth II, looking elegant as ever, and a dapper Prince Philip.
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Prince Charming - Prince Edward had quite the James Bond air about him in 2005 at the Royal Ascot at York Racecourse (relocated from Ascot that year due to redevelopment).
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All about the accessories - Prince Philip was the very definition of cool in 1969, wearing sunglasses and a stylish fedora at Newbury Racecourse in Newbury, England. For her part, Queen Elizabeth II had her own impressive headpiece on display.
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A fashionable family - Brothers Prince Andrew and Charles at Ascot Racecourse in 2006, getting top marks in their top hats.
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Visiting royals - How to impress other royals? Bring them to the races! Here's Queen Elizabeth II with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in 1980, right as they arrive at the Royal Ascot.
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A mother and her daughters - Sisters Princess Eugenie and Beatrice flank their mother, Sarah, Duchess of York. Here in 2015 at the Royal Ascot, the three epitomize respectable headpieces at the races.
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Pretty in pink - The Queen Mother pictured getting in the thick of things in 1970, presenting the Whitbread Saddle during the Badminton Horse Trials.
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Epsom elegance - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip before the Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup race on Derby Day at the Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, England in 2012.
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Vintage Epsom
- Queen Elizabeth II takes center stage at the Epsom Downs Racecourse in 1957, accompanied by the late Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery.
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A dashing couple - Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked almost set to renew their vows at the Royal Ascot in 2015.
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Flourishing fashion - Princess Beatrice accompanies her aunt, Princess Anne, as they attend Ladies' Day during the Royal Ascot in 2012. Note the floral print on both!
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A McQueen fit for a future queen consort - Kate Middleton's white lace dress by Alexander McQueen was a total showstopper at the Royal Ascot in 2016. And Prince William didn't look half bad himself!
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Familiar company - A classic and classy mother-daughter duo for the ages: Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne, together at the Royal Ascot in 2013.
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A true gentleman - Prince Philip once again proved he was the master of accessorizing. Look at how his umbrella and gray top hat put the icing on the cake during an appearance at the Royal Ascot in 2012.
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Winter chic - Where else would Charles and his wife be other than The Prince's Countryside Fund Raceday at Ascot on this day in 2017? The smart coats are more function than fashion though—think November in England!
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A picture-perfect pair - A rare treat: royals actually posing at the races. Well, looking as they did here in 2019 at Ascot, who could blame Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex?
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A royal first - For her first Royal Ascot appearance, this in 2018, Meghan Markle simply stunned. The Duchess of Sussex's hubby also happened to make for a handsome date!
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Lace on race day - Kate Middleton brought back the lace look to Ascot in 2019, but this time it was a blue dress by Elie Saab. It paired wonderfully with the hints of blue in William's outfit.
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An icon of the racecourses
- Blue was clearly the color of choice at the Royal Ascot in 2019, as evidenced here by the late Queen Elizabeth ll. See also: The Royal Ascot: celebrating more than a century of iconic looks.
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The races down under - Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall walk the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, this back in 2012. Charles went with a pinstripe suit, while Camilla kept things light.
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Classic Charles - Speaking of the next in line, here he is looking smart in 1958 at the Royal Ascot, famously held annually at the Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England.
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Like father, like son - Flash forward to 2014, and it was Prince Harry stealing the show at the Ascot Racecourse.
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Lady Di at the races - The late Princess Diana also stood out at the racecourses. Here she is in 1982, looking absolutely stunning in red at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.
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Chilly Cheltenham - Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are seen here leaving Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham Racecourse in 2013, this in Cheltenham, England. The standout items here are undoubtedly Kate Middleton's winter coat and pillbox hat.
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Apple of his eye - A former Olympic-level equestrian, Princess Anne is seen here prior to competing in the Badminton Horse Trials in 1971 in Badminton, England, supported by her father, the late Prince Philip.
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Princess Anne at Ascot - Her competitive days behind her, Princess Anne cut quite the figure during the opening day of the Royal Ascot in 2015.
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A family tradition - Following in her mother's footsteps, Olympic medalist Zara Phillips (now Zara Tindall) is seen here in 2002 at Cheltenham Racecourse.
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An Auckland audience - Accompanied by Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II is seen in a striking polka-dot outfit at the Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland, circa 1954.
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The Queen Mother
- The late Queen Mother at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, England in 2000, during the Whitbread Gold Cup (since renamed).
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Elegant in emerald - Seen arriving at Ascot in 1970 are Queen Elizabeth II, looking elegant as ever, and a dapper Prince Philip.
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Prince Charming - Prince Edward had quite the James Bond air about him in 2005 at the Royal Ascot at York Racecourse (relocated from Ascot that year due to redevelopment).
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All about the accessories - Prince Philip was the very definition of cool in 1969, wearing sunglasses and a stylish fedora at Newbury Racecourse in Newbury, England. For her part, Queen Elizabeth II had her own impressive headpiece on display.
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A fashionable family - Brothers Prince Andrew and Charles at Ascot Racecourse in 2006, getting top marks in their top hats.
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Visiting royals - How to impress other royals? Bring them to the races! Here's Queen Elizabeth II with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in 1980, right as they arrive at the Royal Ascot.
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A mother and her daughters - Sisters Princess Eugenie and Beatrice flank their mother, Sarah, Duchess of York. Here in 2015 at the Royal Ascot, the three epitomize respectable headpieces at the races.
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Pretty in pink - The Queen Mother pictured getting in the thick of things in 1970, presenting the Whitbread Saddle during the Badminton Horse Trials.
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Epsom elegance - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip before the Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup race on Derby Day at the Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, England in 2012.
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Vintage Epsom
- Queen Elizabeth II takes center stage at the Epsom Downs Racecourse in 1957, accompanied by the late Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery.
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A dashing couple - Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked almost set to renew their vows at the Royal Ascot in 2015.
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Flourishing fashion - Princess Beatrice accompanies her aunt, Princess Anne, as they attend Ladies' Day during the Royal Ascot in 2012. Note the floral print on both!
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A McQueen fit for a future queen consort - Kate Middleton's white lace dress by Alexander McQueen was a total showstopper at the Royal Ascot in 2016. And Prince William didn't look half bad himself!
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Familiar company - A classic and classy mother-daughter duo for the ages: Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne, together at the Royal Ascot in 2013.
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A true gentleman - Prince Philip once again proved he was the master of accessorizing. Look at how his umbrella and gray top hat put the icing on the cake during an appearance at the Royal Ascot in 2012.
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Winter chic - Where else would Charles and his wife be other than The Prince's Countryside Fund Raceday at Ascot on this day in 2017? The smart coats are more function than fashion though—think November in England!
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A picture-perfect pair - A rare treat: royals actually posing at the races. Well, looking as they did here in 2019 at Ascot, who could blame Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex?
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A royal first - For her first Royal Ascot appearance, this in 2018, Meghan Markle simply stunned. The Duchess of Sussex's hubby also happened to make for a handsome date!
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Lace on race day - Kate Middleton brought back the lace look to Ascot in 2019, but this time it was a blue dress by Elie Saab. It paired wonderfully with the hints of blue in William's outfit.
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An icon of the racecourses
- Blue was clearly the color of choice at the Royal Ascot in 2019, as evidenced here by the late Queen Elizabeth ll. See also: The Royal Ascot: celebrating more than a century of iconic looks.
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The British royal family at the races
And they're off!
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The royals and the racecourses: they go hand in hand. There wouldn't, for instance, be a Royal Ascot without the royal family, would there? Then there are other famous courses as well, such as the Epsom Downs Racecourse and
Cheltenham Racecourse. But whether at home or abroad, the
British royal family always impresses at the races. That's a fact, and one that stretches way back, as you'll see in the following gallery.
Ready for a taste of the best looks of the British royals at the races? Click ahead!
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