STYLISH racegoers have kicked off the prestigious Ladies’ Day today at Epsom - and have not let the grey weather dampen their spirits.
Revellers have arrived dressed to the nines, with an array of eye-catching dresses, unmissable hats and towering stilettos.
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While the popular Ladies’ Day is taking place today, the world's greatest Flat race, the Epsom Derby, is roaring back into action on Saturday.
Every year, the Surrey-based Epsom Downs Racecourse welcomes over 155,000 racegoers over the two-day racing bonanza.
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And Ladies’ Day sees both men and women making the pilgrimage to the famous racing meet in their finery.
This year’s guests are no exception and have dressed to impress, despite the blustery conditions.
Dressing in their best frocks, attendees have been spotted enjoying bottles of champagne, jugs of Pimm's and bottles of beers.
Royalty has been spotted at the racecourse too, with King Charles and Queen Camilla all smiles as they stepped out at the glam races.
The Monarch, 75, has been 'supercharging' his diary since returning to royal duties as doctors revealed they were pleased with his recovery.
There is no official dress code in the Grandstand enclosure at The Betfred Derby Festival, but attendees are encouraged to dress to “feel your best.”
The website advises outfits can be anything “from bright and bold to subtle and sophisticated.”
They added: “This is racing’s most spectacular carnival, after all.”
However, some clothing items are banned.
The racecourse prohibits “inappropriate or offensive outfits” or sports clothes featuring “team colours or “team kits.”
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While the main areas of the racecourse are more relaxed, those with tickets for the Queen Elizabeth II Stand, will have to follow a formal dress code.
Guests should wear “either black or grey morning dress with a top hat, service dress or full national costume is obligatory on Derby Day.”
It adds: “You must wear formal day dress or a tailored trouser suit, with a hat or fascinator.”
The Epsom Derby is held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey on the first Saturday of June each year, and it dates back to 1780.
The iconic race is taking place on Saturday June 1 at 4.30pm BST and fans can watch the race live on ITV1 and Racing TV.
But you can also follow SunSport where we will be providing you with all the latest news.
The Epsom Derby is Britain's biggest race of the Flat season and so the country's leading middle-distance three-year-olds will look to make history in the stallion-making contest.
The race features a big field of runners slugging it out over 12 furlongs on Epsom’s iconic track.
Jockeys, trainers and owners will all be dreaming of the £850,000 first prize and a chance to enter the sport's folklore.
Last year's race was won by Auguste Rodin, ridden by Ryan Moore.
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