Royal Ascot is one of the year’s most prestigious horse racing meetings in the United Kingdom. Held in June at Ascot Racecourse, the attendees are an inevitable who’s who of celebrity. From the royal family to stars of stage and screen, all compete to be the best dressed. This year, with record investment into the prize money fund, it will no doubt attract even more viewers. Below, we dive into the returning celebrities who are consistently the best dressed at Royal Ascot.
Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice is well known for attending the racecourse with her mother, Sarah Ferguson. Ninth in line to the throne, she epitomises the royal connection with the course. Although she does not attend every year, and less so now that she has a child, she is still a familiar face at Ascot, often going to visit her family’s stock of racehorses.
Luckily, it is no longer just the royals who can own racehorses. Over the past few years, holding a share in a horse through an online syndicate has meant many more people can invest in this thrilling sport. With online platforms, buyers can keep track of the progress and races the horse is in. That means even more people can enjoy the sport through racehorse ownership and may even get to rub elbows in the owners’ enclosure with royalty.
Last year the pair attended day two, and Beatrice wore a stunning floral dress. It had intricate pink designs, reminiscent of a Japanese cherry blossom tree. The designer was Zimmerman, the upmarket fashion brand from Sydney, Australia. Founded by two sisters, the company has grown from a small operation selling in markets to 56 stores across the globe. She paired this with exquisite Roger Vivier heels.
Sienna King
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Sienna King is fairly new on the Royal Ascot scene. She is a British actress of Bajan and Ghanaian origin. Her appearances are as sparse as her acting credentials. To date, she has appeared in The Little Mermaid and several shorts, including Love Locs, Sunday Dinner, and Utopic Dystopia. However, carrying on the theme, when she does make an appearance, it comes with an impact.
Last year, Sienna blended the traditional and non traditional in ways many people would not even begin to imagine. Her blazer was a calm grey and cream satin number by designer Huishan Zhang. One lapel had a pencil-like flower design that flared out at the hem. This was paired with black trousers and cream loafers. Looking modern and cool, the whole thing was rounded off with a classic Ascot item: a fascinator.
Katherine Jenkins
If in doubt, always resort to a monotone scheme. It oozes sophistication and can work in any number of situations. Opera singer Katherine Jenkins was a picture while espousing this mantra. On the second day of Ascot 2024, she arrived in a bright white figure-hugging dress. This was paired with black gloves and a matching hat. It needed nothing more.
There are prizes for best dressed, and they seldom go to celebrities. If you are lucky enough to visit, your outfit may get picked, and you do win a prize. Book yourself a ticket, enjoy a great day out, and make sure the outfit choice is on point!
