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The Queen returned to Ascot for a fourth day and brought Zara, Eugenie and Beatrice along
Sarah Ferguson was also there and swept Her Majesty a low curtsey in the Royal Enclosure
Her Majesty was resplendent in a bright yellow creation by top couturier Stewart Parvin
Zara was making her first appearance since sparking pregnancy rumours on Tuesday
The Queen’s only runner of the day, Fabricate, was pulled out of the Queen’s Vase this morning
Yesterday, she was left horrified after her horse Capel Path fractured his leg during a race
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It is almost 20 years since she was a member of the Royal Family but Sarah Ferguson, formerly known as the Duchess of York, certainly hasn’t forgotten how to curtsey.
The 55-year-old, who was resplendent in a blue dress, dropped into a deep curtsey as her former mother-in-law, the Queen, appeared in the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot.
Fergie, who was making her first appearance at the races this week, was joined by her ex-husband Prince Andrew, 55, and their two daughters Beatrice, 26, and Eugenie, 25, returning for the third and second time respectively.
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Dropping down: Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, sweeps the Queen a low curtsey while ex-husband Prince Andrew bows
Still close: Fergie, who wore a royal blue dress, walks through the Royal Enclosure with ex-husband Prince Andrew with whom she still lives
All smiles: The 55-year-old appeared thrilled with her family day out, while ex-husband Prince Andrew looked cheerful too
Mother and daughter: Fergie was seen striding through the Royal Enclosure with her youngest daughter, 26-year-old Princess Eugenie
Dropping a curtsey: Eugenie and Beatrice curtsey to the Queen, while Dave Clark offers Her Majesty a respectful bow
Looking good: Princess Beatrice looked wonderful in her quirky printed ensemble while Fergie looked svelte in her blue dress
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Princess Beatrice has undoubtedly made a print at the Royal Ascot this year.
Leaving her string of fashion faux pas’ firmly in the past, the young royal has blossomed into a style maven for the races and she’s been turning heads with her meticulous fashion choices.
And Princess Bea struck our sartorial chords yet again today in a feminine ensemble of a lace paisley crop top and a statement Mary Katranztou printed skirt from the British-based designer’s Pre Fall 2015 collection which embodied dark, moody prints – with this navy and gold pattern being a prevalent motif from the line.
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Joining the family was Beatrice’s boyfriend Dave Clark, 31, a former Virgin Galactic executive who often joins the 26-year-old Princess on her many sunshine holidays and was also in Bahrain at this year’s Grand Prix.
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Despite her deep curtsey, the sight of the erstwhile Duchess of York is unlikely to have pleased the Duke of Edinburgh who reportedly dislikes the 55-year-old and finds her continuing co-habitation with Prince Andrew ‘baffling’.
Their continuing closeness – and the presence of 55-year-old at Balmoral last summer – has even sparked speculation about the possibility of the pair re-marrying, although Fergie has recently been seen enjoying the company of a younger man.
Either way, the redhead certainly appeared to be enjoying her day at the races and was seen roaring with laughter along with Mr Clark and her daughters – both of whom looked lovely in hats by milliners Juliette Botterill and Nerida Fraiman – in their box.
The Queen, meanwhile, was on cheerful form and waved to the crowds as she was driven up the course, seated beside the Duke of Edinburgh, during the traditional carriage procession.
Enjoying the action: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson and Dave Clark watch the racing action
Good day for a giggle: The erstwhile Duchess of York shares a joke with daughters Beatrice and Eugenie and Beatrice’s boyfriend Dave Clark
All together: Clark, 31, is a former Virgin Galactic executive and often joins Princess Beatrice on her sunshine holidays
Family day out: Eugenie, 25, is currently back in the UK and is enjoying a break from her job at New York based auctioneers Paddle8
Imparting some wisdom? Mr Clark looks on intently as Fergie points to something on the racecourse
Getting along famously: Mr Clark appeared to be getting along well with the Duchess of York and Princess Eugenie
Come on! After Mr Clark and Princess Beatrice moved inside, Fergie was left to watch the races with Eugenie, Prince Andrew and a friend
Animated: The trio looked increasingly excited as the horse they were backing approached the final furlong
One has one! Princes Beatrice and her friend celebrate and take a look at their winnings after the race
Watching the action: Zara and Mike Tindall also watched the action and shared their box with former jockey A.P McCoy and his wife Chanelle
Not impressed: The Queen looked upset when Stravagante, a horse ridden by Frankie Dettori, suffered an injury in the King Edward Stakes
Her Majesty, who has no runners after withdrawing bay three-year-old Fabricate from the Queen’s Vase this morning, was elegant in a Stewart Parvin ensemble and was joined in the Royal Enclosure by racing manager John Warren.
She also left the bookmakers reeling and facing large payouts for the third time this week after choosing yellow – the punter’s favourite which, this morning, was being offered at 2-1 by Ladbrokes.
Her choice of pink on Tuesday and blue on Wednesday had already cost the bookies ‘tens of thousands of pounds’ but she did offer them a brief respite yesterday by opting for a mint green ensemble instead of an ivory one.
Also in the Royal Enclosure was Zara Tindall, looking wonderful in a Paul Costelloe ensemble, and her ex-rugby international husband Mike, plus the Conservative MP for Mid-Sussex Sir Nicholas Soames and his wife, artist Serena Smith.
Zara was making her first appearance at the race meeting since sparking pregnancy rumours on Tuesday when she wore an ill-fitting yellow dress that emphasised her stomach.
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Showing them around: Zara places a protective arm around close friend Chanelle McCoy as they walk through the Royal Enclosure
Elegant ensemble: The Queen strides through the Royal Enclosure, followed by Princess Beatrice who wore another print skirt
Controversy: Zara, pictured wearing a Rosie Olivia Tokyo hat, sparked pregnancy rumours on Tuesday thanks to an ill-fitting dress
Perfectly dressed: Zara looked absolutely lovely in her bespoke Paul Costelloe ensemble but kept her bag close to her stomach
Back again: Zara Tindall made a return to Royal Ascot today and looked lovely in a navy dress and a neat striped jacket
Sunshine: The Queen was resplendent in a bright yellow ensemble by couturier Stewart Parvin on day four at Royal Ascot
Disaster: Yesterday, Her Majesty was left horrified after her horse Capel Path suffered a fractured leg during the Britannia Stakes
No runners: Today, the Queen has no runners after Fabricate, a bay three-year-old, was withdrawn from the Queen’s Vase this morning
Making an entrance: Her Majesty travelled in a landau with the Duke of Edinburgh and her racing manager, John Warren
Trotting along: The Queen arrives at Royal Ascot in a coach with the Duke of Edinburgh and John Warren
Cheers: Applause rang out around the racecourse as the monarch and the rest of the Royal procession hoved into view
Afterwards, the Olympic silver medallist was forced to issue a statement insisting the rumours were untrue and that her plans to compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games remain ‘unchanged’.
Last night, the 34-year-old appeared at the London launch of her new jewellery collection sporting a loose-fitting black dress and carrying a clutch that she used to conceal her tummy.
But today, it was back to business as usual with the eventer stepping out looking lovely in a navy dress and jacket, again by Costelloe, and a dark navy ‘Tokyo’ hat by milliner Rosie Olivia.
Although one of the best-known, Zara wasn’t the only sporting star to grace the Royal Enclosure and was joined by recently retired jockey A.P McCoy and his wife Chanelle – a close friend of Zara and Mike’s.
Celebrity contingent: Former Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury (left) and veteran model Twiggy (right) were among the guests
Bold choice: Former model Twiggy looked lovely in her bright pink hat and became animated while watching the races
Elegant: Lucy Asprey, part of the clan that owns top jewellers Asprey London, looked wonderful in her coral ensemble
Looking good: Formula 1 entrepreneur Eddie Jordan (right) arrived with his glamorous wife Marie (right)
Sporting star: Retired jockey A.P McCoy joined the Royal party for the traditional procession down the racecourse
Friends in high places: Ben Fogle, a personal friend of Princes William and Harry, arrives at Royal Ascot with his lovely wife Marina
Pretty: India Rose James, the granddaughter of Soho porn mogul Paul Raymond, arrives to enjoy a day out at Royal Ascot
Totally tropical: Retro band the Tootsie Rollers returned for a fourth day, this time in Hawaiian print dresses and hats decorated with blooms
Sunny delight: Model Amy Willerton wore bright yellow dress that echoed the glorious June sunshine
Also at the races, albeit not in the Royal Box, was India Rose James, the 23-year-old granddaughter of Soho porn baron Paul Raymond and the inheritor of half of his £329m fortune on his death in 2013.
Ben Fogle, a close friend of Prince William and Harry, also attended and arrived with his wife Marina, who looked wonderful in a navy fitted top and a full floral skirt.
As ever though, all eyes were on the hat parade going on in the paddock, with guests once again pulling out all the stops in a bid to impress on day four of the historic race meeting.
The fourth day of Royal Ascot is traditionally dedicated to the Armed Forces and as a result, there was no shortage of men in uniform – or women echoing the theme of the day via their hats.
One lady even arrived wearing a fascinator in the shape of a Spitfire plane, perhaps marking the fact that the iconic fighter aircraft celebrates its 75th birthday this year.
Friends together: A trio of ladies show off their impressively large hats and chic printed dresses on day four at Ascot
Individual: A lady shows off a gorgeous screen-printed silk hat (left) while another looks lovely in a military-themed creation
Bold brights: Two ladies arriving at Royal Ascot show off their outfits, including a very daring hot pink and tangerine combination
Gorgeous: Ladies arriving for Royal Ascot had pulled out all the stops and looked wonderful in their colourful ensembles
All smiles: A lady shows off a fabulous pair of mirrored sunglasses and some bright pink lipstick as she arrives at Ascot
Classic: Many guests opted for traditional summer florals and polka dots, while men came looking dapper in morning dress and top hats
Looking good: A lady shows off a daring yellow boucle coat, a striking cocktail hat and a pretty blue dress as she arrives at Ascot
Big day out: Today is Armed Forces Day at Ascot and the stands were awash with servicemen and women enjoying a day out
On their way: A group of colourfully dressed ladies show off their ensembles as they climb the steps into the grandstand
Checking the form: A punter chats on his phone while reading the Racing Post and enjoying the lovely summer sunshine
Taking it easy: Punters sit back and relax as they wait for the Albany Stakes, the first race of Armed Forces Day, to get underway
Fancy a flutter? A bookmaker takes bets on the colour of the Queen’s hat – yellow, the favourite, is what Her Majesty wore on the day
Suits you sir: A group of dapper gentlemen make their way into the course and walk past an enormous Union flag
All eyes on her: A pair of gentlemen show their appreciation for an ensemble worn by a female racegoer
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