The Royal Ascot races are a prestigious event in the British social calendar, featuring horse racing and extravagant hats. The event takes place across five days every June, with around 300,000 visitors attending.
History and Tradition
The Royal Ascot has a long history, dating back to 1711. The event is known for its strict dress code, with men required to wear top hats and waistcoats in the Royal Enclosure, and women required to wear a headpiece with a base of at least 10 centimeters.
The Royal Ascot is also famous for its extravagant hats, with some designs reaching up to five feet tall. British socialite Gertrude Shilling was known for wearing her son’s fantastical creations to the event, including a five-foot-tall hat in giraffe print.
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