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King Charles and Queen Camilla wave to fans as they arrive for the final day of Royal Ascot

King Charles appeared in great spirits this afternoon as he attended the final day of Royal Ascot with members of the Royal Family.

After arriving at the Berkshire racecourse in a horse-drawn carriage, the newly-crowned monarch, 74, made his way up to the Royal box with his wife Queen Camilla.

For his fifth day at the annual sporting event, Charles wore traditional charcoal morning suit and black top hat.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla, 75, looked effortlessly elegant in a white coat dress by Anna Valentine and matching feathered hat by her go-to designer Philip Treacy.

The stylish royal paired her sophisticated piece of outerwear with a simple gold necklace.

King Charles pictured sharing a laugh with Lady Sophie Windsor from within Ascot’s royal box this afternoon

Before the races got underway, Charles was spotted standing on the balcony of the royal box with Lady Sophie Windsor.

The mother-of-two, 42, is married to Lord Frederick Windsor – who is the son of Prince Michael of Kent.

It appears as though the comic actress – who famously played Big Suze in Peep Show – was cracking jokes to the monarch, who couldn’t contain his laughter.

As the races kicked off, Charles proceeded to give the tracks his full attention – and appeared serious as he watched intently with his wife Queen Camilla and Lady Gabriella Kingston. 

On Thursday, King Charles and Queen Camila both shed a tear when they secured their first ever Ascot win.

The royal couple were overcome with emotion as they watched their horse Desert Hero win the King George V race from the royal box, after two losses.

Camilla has worn two other Anna Valentine coat dresses this week, including the one she previously picked for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018.

Meanwhile, Philip Treacy – who also created Camilla’s wedding headpieces – has been the royal’s go-to hat designer this week.

King Charles pictured happily waving to crowds of racegoers as he arrived at Royal Ascot with Queen Camilla

King Charles pictured happily waving to crowds of racegoers as he arrived at Royal Ascot with Queen Camilla

King Charles pictured tipping his top hat as he arrived at Royal Ascot with Queen Camilla and Earl of Caledon - who carried Northern Ireland's Standard at their Coronation last month - and his wife

King Charles pictured tipping his top hat as he arrived at Royal Ascot with Queen Camilla and Earl of Caledon – who carried Northern Ireland’s Standard at their Coronation last month – and his wife

King Charles and Queen Camilla pictured arriving at Royal Ascot this afternoon for the final day of races

King Charles and Queen Camilla pictured arriving at Royal Ascot this afternoon for the final day of races

King Charles appeared serious as he watched intently with his wife Queen Camilla and Lady Gabriella Kingston

King Charles appeared serious as he watched intently with his wife Queen Camilla and Lady Gabriella Kingston

Queen Camilla appeared to be enjoying speaking with Lady Sophie Windsor - who is married to Prince Michael of Kent's son

Queen Camilla appeared to be enjoying speaking with Lady Sophie Windsor – who is married to Prince Michael of Kent’s son

The two women were all smiles as they waited for the races to get started in Berkshire this afternoon

The two women were all smiles as they waited for the races to get started in Berkshire this afternoon

Lady Sophie Windsor looked sensational in a bright yellow dress and cream box hat for today's races

Lady Sophie Windsor looked sensational in a bright yellow dress and cream box hat for today’s races

Lady Sophie Windsor is best known for her role as Big Suzie in the hit noughties comedy Peep Show

Lady Sophie Windsor is best known for her role as Big Suzie in the hit noughties comedy Peep Show

King Charles couldn't contain his laughter as he caught up with Lady Sophie Windsor - who is married to Lord Frederick -  in the Royal box

King Charles couldn’t contain his laughter as he caught up with Lady Sophie Windsor – who is married to Lord Frederick –  in the Royal box 

Thomas Kingston and Sophie Winkleman pictured watching the final day of racing unfold from the Royal box

Thomas Kingston and Sophie Winkleman pictured watching the final day of racing unfold from the Royal box

Sophie Winkleman, Queen Camilla, King Charles, Lady Gabriella Kingston, Thomas Kingston and Lord Frederick Windsor seen on the Ascot balcony

Sophie Winkleman, Queen Camilla, King Charles, Lady Gabriella Kingston, Thomas Kingston and Lord Frederick Windsor seen on the Ascot balcony

Sophie Winkleman, Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Lady Gabriella Kingston and Thomas Kingston were gripped by the race

Sophie Winkleman, Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Lady Gabriella Kingston and Thomas Kingston were gripped by the race

King Charles and Lady Gabriella Kingston appeared in great spirits as they watched the races from the balcony

King Charles and Lady Gabriella Kingston appeared in great spirits as they watched the races from the balcony 

During the procession, the royal couple were joined by the Earl of Caledon – who carried Northern Ireland’s Standard at their Coronation last month – and his wife.

Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife Lady Sophie followed behind the King and Queen in the second carriage.

The pair shared a carriage with Princess Zahra Aga Khan, who will be presenting a trophy today, and Lady Weatherby, who is the wife of the late Queen’s Ascot representative.

Prince Michael of Kent’s daughter Lady Gabriella and her husband Thomas Kingston followed in the third carriage with horse trainer Andrew Balding and his wife Anna-Lisa.

Finally, retiring jockey Frankie Dettori and his wife Catherine – who will also be presenting an award today – arrived in the fourth carriage in the procession with Jamie and Lucy Snowden.

Frankie – who makes leaping out of the saddle his trademark move – hit a new milestone yesterday when he hit 80 winners at Ascot yesterday.

Queen Camilla, 75, looked effortlessly elegant in a white coat dress by Anna Valetine and matching feathered hat by her go-to designer Philip Treacy

Queen Camilla, 75, looked effortlessly elegant in a white coat dress by Anna Valetine and matching feathered hat by her go-to designer Philip Treacy

Retiring jockey Frankie Dettori and his wife Catherine - who will also be presenting an award today - arrived in the fourth carriage in the procession

Retiring jockey Frankie Dettori and his wife Catherine – who will also be presenting an award today – arrived in the fourth carriage in the procession

King Charles pictured speaking with Sir Francis Brooke, His Majesty's Representative at Ascot Racecourse

King Charles pictured speaking with Sir Francis Brooke, His Majesty’s Representative at Ascot Racecourse 

Queen Camilla seen speaking with Lady Sophie Windsor after arriving at Royal Ascot this afternoon

Queen Camilla seen speaking with Lady Sophie Windsor after arriving at Royal Ascot this afternoon

The couple appeared in high spirits as they arrived at Royal Ascot today - after winning their first titles this week

The couple appeared in high spirits as they arrived at Royal Ascot today – after winning their first titles this week

King Charles and Queen Camilla were all smiles as they arrived for their fifth day at Royal Ascot this afternoon

King Charles and Queen Camilla were all smiles as they arrived for their fifth day at Royal Ascot this afternoon

The royal couple were joined by the Earl of Caledon - who carried Northern Ireland's Standard at their Coronation last month - and his wife

The royal couple were joined by the Earl of Caledon – who carried Northern Ireland’s Standard at their Coronation last month – and his wife

King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by cheers from the crowds at Royal Ascot this afternoon

King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by cheers from the crowds at Royal Ascot this afternoon

Pictured: Sophie Winkleman looked sensational in a short-sleeved yellow dress with a 1960s-style box hat

Pictured: Sophie Winkleman looked sensational in a short-sleeved yellow dress with a 1960s-style box hat

Lady Sophie followed King Charles (pictured doffing his top hat the Ascot team) as they arrived at Royal Ascot this afternoon

Lady Sophie followed King Charles (pictured doffing his top hat the Ascot team) as they arrived at Royal Ascot this afternoon

King Charles matched his light grey waistcoat and his tie and added a pop of colour to his jacket with a small pink flower

King Charles matched his light grey waistcoat and his tie and added a pop of colour to his jacket with a small pink flower

Queen Camilla kept her jewellery minimal for the final day of Royal Ascot- simply wearing a gold necklace, bracelet and stud earrings

Queen Camilla kept her jewellery minimal for the final day of Royal Ascot- simply wearing a gold necklace, bracelet and stud earrings 

Frankie Dettori and Jamie Snowden pictured during the royal procession on day five of Royal Ascot

Frankie Dettori and Jamie Snowden pictured during the royal procession on day five of Royal Ascot

Frankie - who makes leaping out of the saddle his trademark move - hit a new milestone yesterday when he hit 80 winners at Ascot

Frankie – who makes leaping out of the saddle his trademark move – hit a new milestone yesterday when he hit 80 winners at Ascot

Queen Camilla finished off her outfit with a simple gold necklace and a pair of matching cream gloves

Queen Camilla finished off her outfit with a simple gold necklace and a pair of matching cream gloves

King Charles wore a charcoal morning suit, grey tie and black top hat to the final day of Royal Ascot today

King Charles wore a charcoal morning suit, grey tie and black top hat to the final day of Royal Ascot today

Pictured: Queen Camilla wore a cream dress by her go-to designer Anna Valentine and a Philip Treacy hat

Pictured: Queen Camilla wore a cream dress by her go-to designer Anna Valentine and a Philip Treacy hat

The newly-crowned King and Queen (pictured in their horse-drawn carriage) have attended Royal Ascot everyday this week

The newly-crowned King and Queen (pictured in their horse-drawn carriage) have attended Royal Ascot everyday this week

The King was all smiles as he led the Royal Ascot procession for the final day of Royal Ascot this week

The King was all smiles as he led the Royal Ascot procession for the final day of Royal Ascot this week

The British royal family have been out in force at the event this week, with the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne, 71, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Beatrice, 33, and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 38, all attending.

Yesterday, the Princess of Wales, 41, looked sensational in a scarlet Alexander McQueen dress as she attended Ascot.

During her visit to the Berkshire races, Kate enjoyed chats with her royal relatives including the Duchess of Edinburgh, 58, and also other famous faces including Dame Judi Dench. 

The mother-of-three tied her hair back into a sleek bun and opted for fabulous statement gold earrings from Sézane, which she has worn before. 

As she looked elegant in the A-line red frock, the mother-of-three paired her dress with a red clutch bag from Hermes and red suede pumps.

Joining the Prince and Princess of Wales in the second carriage in the royal procession was Princess Beatrice, 34, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 39.

The foursome arrived in the second carriage in the procession, which followed King Charles and Queen Camilla with the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.

During her 70-year reign, Her late Majesty attended almost every single Royal Ascot festival, with the exception of last year where she couldn’t attend due to mobility issues.

A royal round of applause! The Prince and Princess of Wales beamed as they applauded the winning jockeys following the races yesterday

A royal round of applause! The Prince and Princess of Wales beamed as they applauded the winning jockeys following the races yesterday

King Charles appeared emotional as he won his first Ascot race with Queen Camilla on Thursday

King Charles appeared emotional as he won his first Ascot race with Queen Camilla on Thursday

Pictured: King Charles and Camilla were on the edge of their seats as their horse Desert Hero win the King George V race

Pictured: King Charles and Camilla were on the edge of their seats as their horse Desert Hero win the King George V race

Throughout the week Princess Anne, Princess Beatrice and Mike and Zara Tindall have also been spotted enjoying the races.

This year, organisers have displayed a heartwarming collection of photos of the Queen visiting Ascot over the years.

They include a black-and-white photo of the royal riding on the tracks in 1960 when she was 34 years old. 

The mother-of-four was pictured with a headscarf and riding boots on as her horse galloped along the track.

Pictured: The exhibition of the Queen's racing highlights that has been put on display at this year's Ascot

Pictured: The exhibition of the Queen’s racing highlights that has been put on display at this year’s Ascot

The Queen rides on the tracks at Royal Ascot in 1960

The Queen with a trophy after her horse Estimate won the Gold Cup during Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot in 2013

Left: The Queen rides on the tracks at Royal Ascot in 1960. Right: The Queen with a trophy after her horse Estimate won the Gold Cup during Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot in 2013

Pictured: The Queen appeared in high spirits as she arrived at Royal Ascot in June 2021, which would be her last time visiting the races

Pictured: The Queen appeared in high spirits as she arrived at Royal Ascot in June 2021, which would be her last time visiting the races

The Queen was taking part in an unofficial race with other members of her royal party and ended up finishing fourth. 

What’s more, the organisers also selecting a photograph of the Queen beaming at Ladies Day in 2013. 

The event turned out to be one of the Queen’s most successful Ascots as her horse Estimate won the Gold Cup – making her the first monarch in 200 years to scoop the prize.

The late royal was pictured beaming at her trophy, which was presented to her by her son Prince Andrew. 

The Queen was dressed in one of her signature coat dresses in a pretty shade of purple. 

Underneath her jacket, the monarch wore a pretty floral dress – which perfectly complimented the flowers on her hat. 

In the image, the Queen is seen wearing a three-strand pearl necklace – which she also wore to her final ever Ascot in June 2021.  


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