However, to be able to blend in at the racecourse in the Berkshire town of Ascot near Windsor during the spectacular event, one has to choose carefully their outfit. Sputnik has compiled a gallery for you showing the most creative and attention-grabbing hat designs.
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Racegoers attend day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London. Horse racing has been held at the famous Berkshire course since 1711 and tradition is a hallmark of the meeting. Top hats and tails remain compulsory in parts of the course while a daily procession of horse-drawn carriages brings the Queen to the course.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Netherlands' Queen Maxima arrive on the day one of the annual Royal Ascot horse race in Ascot, England.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Racegoers attend day one of the Royal Ascot horse race in Ascot, west of London. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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A woman poses on day one of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet, in Ascot, west of London.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Royal Ascot.
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British fashion model Jodie Kidd poses for photographers as she attends day one of the annual Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England.
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A racegoer arrives to attend day one of the Royal Ascot horse race, in Ascot, west of London.
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A racegoer looks on during day one of the annual Royal Ascot horse race in Ascot, England.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Royal Ascot Attendee stuns with her headwear during prestigious UK event.
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Royal Ascot Attendees stun with their headwear during prestigious UK event.
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