The King and Queen led the Royal Procession on the opening day of Royal Ascot, as the royal family returned to Berkshire Racecourse.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by several members of the royal family for Day 1 of the iconic racing event, including Zara and Mike Tindall, Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling, all stepping out in style for the much-anticipated occasion.
But it was Zara Tindall who especially caught the eye that day, as a sweet moment between her and the King quickly caught the eye.
Greeting the monarch with an elegant bow followed by a warm kiss, Zara’s affectionate gesture stood out as one of the most talked-about moments of the day.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, along with Queen Camilla’s niece Alice Elliot, appeared in later carriages of the Royal Procession.
The King and Queen also contributed a written message to the official programme, warmly welcoming those attending the prestigious event.
“We wish you a very warm welcome to Royal Ascot, which promises to deliver another spectacular week of racing,” the message said, with some of the best horses from Europe, North America and Australasia set to compete, with an audience of almost 200 countries expected to watch.
Later at Royal Ascot, the legacy of the legendary mare Enable was immortalized with the unveiling of a statue by the monarch and queen, in honor of the double winner of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
