The most eye-catching hats from Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot

Racegoers in red on day three of Royal Ascotplaceholder image
Racegoers in red on day three of Royal Ascot

This year’s hats at Ascot are a celebration of colour, creativity and fearless fashion.

While the jockeys and thoroughbreds thunder around the historic racecourse at astonishing speed at Royal Ascot this week, our eyes are firmly fixated on the spectacular display of headwear in the stands.

Thursday of Ascot Race Week marks the prestigious Gold Cup Day, colloquially known as Ladies’ Day, where fashion centre stage.

When it comes to hats at Ascot, there is no such thing as too much – the bigger, the bolder and more extravagant, the better.

True to form, this year’s stylish group of racegoers did not disappoint, donning an array on eye-catching colours, playful shapes and statement designs.

Here are some of our favourites…

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