Nothing compares to the five-day social spectacle that is Royal Ascot, and 2025 is no different.
It truly is the annual event of the season as Britain’s finest in racing, hospitality, and style put only their best on display for a single week in June.
For the royal family, Royal Ascot follows some of the largest public-facing events of the year, including Trooping the Colour and the Order of the Garter.
What is Royal Ascot?
Ascot Racecourse was first founded by Queen Anne in 1711, who adored riding. With many Kings and Queens having stock in racehorses, it was only fitting that in 1911, the Ascot summer race meeting became a dedicated week to royal racing.
Of course, the most eagerly anticipated attendees are the Royal family. However, after a difficult year for His Majesty King Charles and Princess Catherine, the number of family members who would be present was heavily speculated.
What are the dates for Royal Ascot 2025?
This year, Royal Ascot runs from June 17-21, 2025.
There are a few standout race days, including the King George V Stakes, Diamond Jubilee Stakes, Windsor Castle Stakes and the Gold Cup. The third day of the event has also fondly been coined “Ladies Day”.
Which royals are attending Royal Ascot 2025?
Historically, every day of Royal Ascot is attended by members of the Royal family. This year is shaping up to be no different, with a huge display of attendance by royals already on day one.
However, unexpectedly, Princess Catherine cancelled her attendance.
Continue reading to find out which royals attended the 2025 Royal Ascot.
01
King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Day One:
King Charles looked very dapper in a light blue waistcoat, lilac shirt and tie, grey suit and top hat with a pink flower boutonniere for day one of Royal Ascot 2025.
Queen Camilla coordinated his outfit with a silver-grey Dior wrap dress with a matching grey hat by Irish milliner Philip Treacy. She accessorised her look with Chanel shoes and pearls.
Day Two
His Majesty wore a similar grey suit with lilac waistcoat for the second day of Royal Ascot.
In contrast, Queen Camilla wore a bright green ensemble with a matching hat, emerald broach and her favourite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets, which she often wears.
Day Three
His Majesty again wore a grey suit on day three of Royal Ascot. This time, he paired it with a cream waistcoat, a lilac shirt with a white collar and a lilac patterned tie. On day three, Queen Camilla eschewed a bright frock for this pale blue-grey dress with matching hat, grey pumps and handbag.
Day Four
The grey suit continued for day four. His Majesty chose to pair it with a pale pink waistcoat, a striped shirt with a white collar, and a silver tie with a diamond pin. Queen Camilla opted for an effortlessly chic look with a flowy white dress with off-white lace detailing around its edges. She paired it with white pumps and a hat.
Day Five
On the fifth day of the Royal Ascot 2025, King Charles opted again for the grey suit but this time with a pale yellow waistcoat and a blue-purple striped shirt, matching pocket square and tie. Queen Camilla again opted for a white ensemble, but today had on a black and white hat, adding a little contrast to her Royal Ascot looks.
02
Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall
Day One
Royal power couple Zara and Mike Tindall always dress to perfection when it comes to racewear.
Zara opted for a summery blue mid-length dress by Australian designer Rebecca Vallance with a pinkish Sarah Cant hat and matching pink heels by Emmy London. Mike kept it classic with a grey tailcoat suit with matching waistcoat, blue tie (to match Zara’s dress) and a top hat. He even added a rose boutonniere.
Day Two
On day two, Zara opted for a full-length floral dress with a floral pattern, a dusty pink headband and matching stiletto heels. Mike chose a demure black tailcoat, grey waistcoat, dark blue tie, and dark grey pinstriped pants. Of course, with a black top hat!
Day Three
On day three of the racing event, Zara Tindall wore a striking black and white dress with a heavy black collar and a matching sharp monochromatic hat.
Mike Tindall opted instead for a grey and black look with grey pinstriped pants, a matching waistcoat and a silver-grey tie with a black tailcoat and top hat.
Day Four
In a break from tradition, Zara stunned in this classy lilac-blue summer suit with matching heels and hat. Mike opted out for the day, so Zara enjoyed the festivities with her royal relatives and friends.
03
Anne, Princess Royal
Day One
Princess Anne’s racewear never disappoints. The Princess Royal opted for a Shibumi red embroidered Nehru coat and matching cashmere shawl. She paired this with royal blue shoes and gloves, and an aqua hat that tied in with some of the coat detailing.
Day Two
On day two, the Princess was spotted with her brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and his wife, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh and her husband, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence.
Princess Anne wore a bright orange ensemble with a matching hat. The skirt suit appears to be the same she wore for the 1987 Trooping the Colour! However, with a different hat.
Day Three
On the third day of the Royal Ascot, Princess Anne wore a royal blue midi dress with a hat with net detail and white gloves. Her husband, Timothy Laurence, joined her, and he again chose to wear a horse-themed tie!
04
Peter Phillips
Day One
Peter Phillips attended the first day of the Royal Ascot 2025. He arrived in a horse and carriage like many other royals.
He was joined by his longtime partner Harriet Sperling.
Day Two
The couple also attended on the third day, aka, Ladies Day! This time, Harriet chose a bright yellow dress with a matching bow hat. Peter complemented her yellow dress with a matching yellow tie and a yellow flower on his lapel.
05
David Armstrong-Jones
Day Three
Princess Margaret’s son, David Armstrong-Jones, attended day three of the Royal Ascot with Isabella de la Brigadiere.
06
Princess Beatrice
Day One
Princess Beatrice of York wore a sweet pink checked dress with a matching pink hat for day one of Royal Ascot 2025. She was joined by her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Day Three
The couple returned for Ladies Day. Princess Beatrice wore a yellow dress with blue flower details, whereas Edoardo wore a classic tailcoat suit with a burgundy tie. Clearly enjoying the day out, they were seen sneaking a kiss on the balcony in between races!
07
Princess Eugenie
Day Four
Princess Eugenie arrived on day four of the Royal Ascot 2025. She wore a beige crop top, which she previously wore for Trooping the Colour in 2015, a slight break in royal protocol style rules. She paired it with a high-waisted cream midi skirt, a beige leather purse, matching beige pumps, and an Emily London Headwear ‘Mounia’ hat in white.
Day Five
Princess Eugenie returned on day five of Royal Ascot 2025.
This time she wore a red twist neck crepe dress from Whistles with a Newmarket Pillbox red hat. She accessorised with beige suede pumps and an Amor Fati beige leather shoulder bag.
08
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh & Prince Edward
Day One
The Duchess of Edinburgh was all smiles as she attended day two of Royal Ascot in the most beautiful, floral dress from Suzannah London. In fact, she wore the exact same dress (with a different hat) on the same day last year! This time around, she accessorised with a dusty pink hat by Jane Taylor London.
Day Two
Sophie arrived with her husband, Prince Edward, for day two wearing a floor-length floral dress and a bright pink hat.
Dressed in the appropriate top hat and tails, Prince Edward was spotted trackside with his wife. He matched her floral pink ensemble with a bright pink tie adorned with horses and jockeys.
Day Three
The royal couple returned for Ladies Day, this time, Sophe donned a classy floor-length white dress with floral designs. She paired the dress with nude heels, a white handbag and a white hat with net detail. Prince Edward chose a yellow waistcoat with a matching yellow tie with jockies, similar to his tie the day before!
09
Sarah Ferguson
Day One
Sarah Ferguson, the mother of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, went for a dark blue look on day one of Royal Ascot, opting for a navy knee-length dress with lace detailing and a matching hat with net veil.
Day Four
The Duchess of York returned on day four with her daughter, Princess Eugenie. She chose to rewear this stunning polka dot dress from 1986, a Jess Collett Milliner hat, with Chanel slingback pumps.
10
Carole Middleton & Alizee Thevenet
Day Two
Princess Catherine’s mother, Carole Middleton, and sister-in-law Alizee Thevenet attended day two of the races.
Carole has a bright yellow lace dress. Whereas Alizee went with a light blue checked floor-length dress.
11
Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer
Day Four
Princess Diana‘s twin nieces, Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer, attended day four of the Royal Ascot 2025.
Both went with white ensembles, but with strikingly similar hats!
12
Prince William
Day Two
The Prince of Wales attended the second day of Royal Ascot 2025 after his wife, Princess Catherine, unexpectedly pulled out at the last minute.
Prince William wore a smart black tailcoat with a light blue waistcoat, dark blue patterned tie, blue shirt with a white collar, pinstriped grey pants, and a top hat, of course!
13
Lady Sarah Chatto
Day Two
Lady Sarah Chatto, the daughter of the late Princess Margaret, attended day two of the Royal Ascot 2025.
14
Lady Gabriella Kingston
Day Two
Lady Gabriella Kingston attended the second day of the Royal Ascot 2025. She wore a dark teal dress with lace detailing, statement gold earrings and a matching dark teal hat.
Princess Catherine has the same dress, ‘Julia’ wool crepe coat dress from Catherine Walker, in a light blue hue, which she wore for Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday in 2016.
15
Prince Faisal bin Salman Al Saud
Day One
Prince Faisal bin Salman Al Saud attended day one of Royal Ascot. He is a member of the House of Saud, the royal family in Saudi Arabia. He is also a grandson of King Abdulaziz and the son of King Salman.
16
The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester
Day Two
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended day two of the Royal Ascot 2025. The Duchess wore an elegant white dress with a statement sun hat with an orange-hued rose. Whereas, the Duke donned a classic black tailcoat, grey waistcoat, blue shirt with white collar, and a yellow tie with matching yellow boutonnieres.
The royal couple awarded the winner of the Queen’s Vase to Jockey Billy Lee after they won the Queen’s Vase aboard Carmers.
17
Lady Laura Meade
Day Two
Lady Laura Meade attended day two of Royal Ascot 2025 in a blue floral dress and matching hat. She appeared to back a winner on the day as she gave cheers of jubilation on the balcony alongside Lucy van Straubenzee and Alizee Thevenet.
