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Ascot gets the Royal treatment for a second day as Queen is joined by Prince Charles and Camilla

THE Royals have descended on Ascot for the second day in the row as The Queen was joined by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

Her majesty arrived at the racecourse at the head of the royal procession, accompanied by Princess Alexandra.

 The Queen waves from her horse-drawn carriage as she arrives for the second day of Ascot
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The Queen waves from her horse-drawn carriage as she arrives for the second day of AscotCredit: PA:Press Association

Charles rode in the second carriage alongside Camilla.

A third carriage contained Lord and Lady Vestey.

Onlookers burst into applause as the procession made its way into the Parade Ring.

And bookies took another bath today on the colour of The Queen’s hat.

 The Queen arrived at the racecourse at the head of the royal procession
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The Queen arrived at the racecourse at the head of the royal processionCredit: Reuters
 Bookies took a bath as her majesty opted for a blue hat which was the overwhelming favourite
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 Bookies took a bath as her majesty opted for a blue hat which was the overwhelming favouriteCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Charles and Camilla followed The Queen in the second carriage
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Charles and Camilla followed The Queen in the second carriageCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Charles and Camilla shared their carriage with Peter and Autumn Phillips
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Charles and Camilla shared their carriage with Peter and Autumn PhillipsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The Queen was seen sporting sunglasses - a precaution she has adopted following cataract surgery
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The Queen was seen sporting sunglasses - a precaution she has adopted following cataract surgeryCredit: Reuters

Blue was the punter’s runaway favourite and they were proved right when her majesty arrived in a powder blue Stewart Parvin ensemble and matching hat by Rachel Trevor-Morgan.

Later she was seen sporting sunglasses - a precaution she has recently adopted after undergoing surgery to remove a cataract in May.

It came as Sir Mo Farah made his first appearance at the meeting alongside wife Tania.

The long distance runner - who won four Olympic golds presented prizes for the first race of the day, the Queen Mary Stakes.

 Her Majesty points at something below as her companion studies the form
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Her Majesty points at something below as her companion studies the formCredit: Reuters
 Peter and Autumn Phillips arrived in style - alongside Charles and Camilla
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Peter and Autumn Phillips arrived in style - alongside Charles and CamillaCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Onlookers burst into applause as the procession made its way into the Parade Ring
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Onlookers burst into applause as the procession made its way into the Parade RingCredit: AFP or licensors
 Ascot's grandstand proved an impressive backdrop for the royal procession
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Ascot's grandstand proved an impressive backdrop for the royal processionCredit: Reuters
 The Queen looked delighted at the prospect of a second day at the races
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The Queen looked delighted at the prospect of a second day at the racesCredit: Reuters

He said: "I'm just here to enjoy the racing, I haven't been here before but I'm looking forward to it."

Also in attendance was Declan Donelly and pregnant wife Ali Astal - who looked happy and relaxed amid the drama surrounding Ant McPartlin.

She showed off her baby bump in a pretty pink flowery dress while Dec looked dapper in his three piece suit.

Other stars there included Kirsty Gallagher and Made In Chelsea’s Georgia Toffolo.

 The Queen was in high spirits as she was greeted at the racecourse
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The Queen was in high spirits as she was greeted at the racecourseCredit: Reuters
 The Duke and Duchess of Wessex also attended for the second day in a row
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The Duke and Duchess of Wessex also attended for the second day in a rowCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Olympic champion Mo Farah made his first appearance at the event
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Olympic champion Mo Farah made his first appearance at the eventCredit: PA:Press Association
 Mo handed out the prizes for the first event of the day - the Queen Mary Stakes
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Mo handed out the prizes for the first event of the day - the Queen Mary StakesCredit: PA:Press Association

Yesterday Meghan Markle made her debut appearance at the prestigious Berkshire race course.

Husband Harry looked less than impressed when cheeky jockey Frankie Dettori planted a kiss on her hand.

The diminutive Italian won the St James's Palace Stakes on horse Without Parole on the first of the five-day event.

Boozy punters knock back the bubbly as Royal Ascot gets into full swing

And when the royal newlyweds presented the confident jockey with the race trophy, Dettori leaned down and pecked a smiling Meghan on the hand.

Harry looked stony-faced as the 47-year-old athlete kissed his wife before wagging his finger at the 5ft4inch sportsman who received an honorary MBE in 2000.

Boozy punters knocked back the bubbly as the event got into full swing.


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