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Here’s why it continues to be a social highlight of the summer:</p> <h3>The horses</h3> <p>As one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious meetings, Royal Ascot sees some of the world’s finest horses compete in Berkshire. In fact, many Ascot winners, such as the revered Frankel and Black Caviar, have become household names while earning millions of pounds in prize money.</p> <div class="articleBodyImage section"> <div class="article-body-image component " itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject" data-frz-ancestor> <div class="component-content"> <figure> <span class="article-body-image-image-container"> <div class="lazy-image article-body-image-image " style="padding-top:62.6%;" data-js="LazyImage" data-class="lazy-image__img" data-src="/web/20190429050444oe_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-racing.jpg?imwidth=480" data-srcset="/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-racing.jpg?imwidth=480 480w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-racing.jpg?imwidth=960 960w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-racing.jpg?imwidth=580 580w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-racing.jpg?imwidth=1160 1160w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-racing.jpg?imwidth=620 620w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-racing.jpg?imwidth=1240 1240w" data-sizes="100vw,(min-width: 480px) 480px,(min-width: 730px) 580px,(min-width: 1008px) 620px" data-alt="Frankie Dettori riding a horse"> <noscript> <img class="responsive lazy-image__img article-body-image-image" src="/web/20190429050444im_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-racing.jpg?imwidth=480" alt="Frankie Dettori riding a horse"> </noscript> </div> </span> <figcaption> <span itemprop="caption" class="article-body-image-caption">Best in class: Royal Ascot features some of the world's leading horses and jockeys</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <p>Last year, Stradivarius, the 7-4 joint-favourite, claimed victory in a thrilling Gold Cup race as famed Italian jockey Frankie Dettori clinched his 60th Royal Ascot victory.</p> <h3>The races</h3> <p>This year, the fun begins on Tuesday 18 June with three Group One races: the most prestigious class of flat racing.</p> <div class="articleBodyImage section"> <div class="article-body-image component " itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject" data-frz-ancestor> <div class="component-content"> <figure> <span class="article-body-image-image-container"> <div class="lazy-image article-body-image-image " style="padding-top:62.6%;" data-js="LazyImage" data-class="lazy-image__img" data-src="/web/20190429050444oe_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/horses-racing.jpg?imwidth=480" data-srcset="/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/horses-racing.jpg?imwidth=480 480w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/horses-racing.jpg?imwidth=960 960w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/horses-racing.jpg?imwidth=580 580w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/horses-racing.jpg?imwidth=1160 1160w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/horses-racing.jpg?imwidth=620 620w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/horses-racing.jpg?imwidth=1240 1240w" data-sizes="100vw,(min-width: 480px) 480px,(min-width: 730px) 580px,(min-width: 1008px) 620px" data-alt="Horses racing at Royal Ascot"> <noscript> <img class="responsive lazy-image__img article-body-image-image" src="/web/20190429050444im_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/horses-racing.jpg?imwidth=480" alt="Horses racing at Royal Ascot"> </noscript> </div> </span> <figcaption> <span itemprop="caption" class="article-body-image-caption">Try your luck: why not have a flutter on one of the 18 group races</span> <span itemprop="copyrightHolder" class="article-body-image-copyright"> <span class="article-body-image-copyright-label">Credit:</span> Getty </span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <p>With 18 Group races each year, the fun continues throughout the week, wrapping up with a fantastic grand finale of races on Saturday 22 June. End on a high with a flutter on The Queen Alexandra Stakes, the longest race of the week, which stretches two miles and six furlongs.</p> <h3>The heritage</h3> <p>Ascot’s history dates back to 1711 when Queen Anne, while out riding, spotted that a stretch of land at East Cote looked promising as a racecourse, where horses could “gallop at full stretch”. On 11 August that year, Her Majesty’s Plate was run, worth 100 guineas – just under £20,000 in today’s money.</p> <p>Ascot quickly became a main social event of the court calendar and has remained as such for the past 300 years. What is now known as Royal Ascot started with The Gold Cup, Ascot’s oldest surviving race, in 1807. Winners to this day still receive a gold trophy, created by Garrard, which is theirs to take home and cherish.</p> <h3>The fashion</h3> <p>Royal Ascot is as much about the high fashion as it is the racing, and it’s the perfect opportunity to dress to impress. Each Enclosure has its own dress code, so make sure you check ahead, but hats are mandatory in all but the Windsor Enclosure.</p> <div class="articleBodyImage section"> <div class="article-body-image component " itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject" data-frz-ancestor> <div class="component-content"> <figure> <span class="article-body-image-image-container"> <div class="lazy-image article-body-image-image " style="padding-top:62.6%;" data-js="LazyImage" data-class="lazy-image__img" data-src="/web/20190429050444oe_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-red-hat.jpg?imwidth=480" data-srcset="/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-red-hat.jpg?imwidth=480 480w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-red-hat.jpg?imwidth=960 960w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-red-hat.jpg?imwidth=580 580w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-red-hat.jpg?imwidth=1160 1160w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-red-hat.jpg?imwidth=620 620w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-red-hat.jpg?imwidth=1240 1240w" data-sizes="100vw,(min-width: 480px) 480px,(min-width: 730px) 580px,(min-width: 1008px) 620px" data-alt="A woman wearing a red hat"> <noscript> <img class="responsive lazy-image__img article-body-image-image" src="/web/20190429050444im_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-red-hat.jpg?imwidth=480" alt="A woman wearing a red hat"> </noscript> </div> </span> <figcaption> <span itemprop="caption" class="article-body-image-caption">Dress to impress: each enclosure at Royal Ascot has its own dress code</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <p>Millinery and Royal Ascot go hand-in-hand perfectly and the event has become the largest millinery event in the world. Marvel at the stunning range of millinery masterpieces on display and see how they bring a sense of grandeur to the occasion.</p> <h3>The champagne</h3> <p>What better way to complement the celebratory atmosphere of the day than with a glass of crisp champagne? </p> <div class="articleBodyImage section"> <div class="article-body-image component " itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject" data-frz-ancestor> <div class="component-content"> <figure> <span class="article-body-image-image-container"> <div class="lazy-image article-body-image-image " style="padding-top:62.6%;" data-js="LazyImage" data-class="lazy-image__img" data-src="/web/20190429050444oe_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/royal-enclosure-champagne.jpg?imwidth=480" data-srcset="/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/royal-enclosure-champagne.jpg?imwidth=480 480w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/royal-enclosure-champagne.jpg?imwidth=960 960w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/royal-enclosure-champagne.jpg?imwidth=580 580w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/royal-enclosure-champagne.jpg?imwidth=1160 1160w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/royal-enclosure-champagne.jpg?imwidth=620 620w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/royal-enclosure-champagne.jpg?imwidth=1240 1240w" data-sizes="100vw,(min-width: 480px) 480px,(min-width: 730px) 580px,(min-width: 1008px) 620px" data-alt="Three people drinking champagne"> <noscript> <img class="responsive lazy-image__img article-body-image-image" src="/web/20190429050444im_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/royal-enclosure-champagne.jpg?imwidth=480" alt="Three people drinking champagne"> </noscript> </div> </span> <figcaption> <span itemprop="caption" class="article-body-image-caption">Bottoms up: a glass of fizz is just the ticket at Royal Ascot</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <p>If you’re planning on enjoying a picnic in the Windsor enclosure, you can bring along a regular bottle of your own bubbles or buy a glass (or two) on the main lawn.</p> <h3>The afternoon tea</h3> <p>Afternoon tea has always been a traditional part of Royal Ascot and is the perfect way to add an extra touch of sophistication to the day.</p> <div class="articleBodyImage section"> <div class="article-body-image component " itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject" data-frz-ancestor> <div class="component-content"> <figure> <span class="article-body-image-image-container"> <div class="lazy-image article-body-image-image " style="padding-top:62.6%;" data-js="LazyImage" data-class="lazy-image__img" data-src="/web/20190429050444oe_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/afternoon-tea-cakes.jpg?imwidth=480" data-srcset="/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/afternoon-tea-cakes.jpg?imwidth=480 480w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/afternoon-tea-cakes.jpg?imwidth=960 960w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/afternoon-tea-cakes.jpg?imwidth=580 580w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/afternoon-tea-cakes.jpg?imwidth=1160 1160w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/afternoon-tea-cakes.jpg?imwidth=620 620w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/afternoon-tea-cakes.jpg?imwidth=1240 1240w" data-sizes="100vw,(min-width: 480px) 480px,(min-width: 730px) 580px,(min-width: 1008px) 620px" data-alt="Afternoon tea cakes"> <noscript> <img class="responsive lazy-image__img article-body-image-image" src="/web/20190429050444im_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/afternoon-tea-cakes.jpg?imwidth=480" alt="Afternoon tea cakes"> </noscript> </div> </span> <figcaption> <span itemprop="caption" class="article-body-image-caption">Delicious: master pâtissier Eric Lanlard has created a range of delicious afternoon teas</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <p>This year, a variety of afternoon tea packages created by master pâtissier Eric Lanlard will be served in the 1768 Grill and Tea Rooms in the Queen Anne Enclosure. Book ahead or walk in on the day. Various Afternoon Tea packages are also available in the Royal Enclosure.</p> <h3>The country’s best chefs</h3> <p>From Raymond Blanc OBE, to Michelin-starred chefs Simon Rogan and Phil Howard, and HIDE’s Ollie Dabbous, Royal Ascot’s fine-dining restaurants are headlined by the country’s best chefs.</p> <div class="articleBodyImage section"> <div class="article-body-image component " itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject" data-frz-ancestor> <div class="component-content"> <figure> <span class="article-body-image-image-container"> <div class="lazy-image article-body-image-image " style="padding-top:62.6%;" data-js="LazyImage" data-class="lazy-image__img" data-src="/web/20190429050444oe_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-food.jpg?imwidth=480" data-srcset="/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-food.jpg?imwidth=480 480w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-food.jpg?imwidth=960 960w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-food.jpg?imwidth=580 580w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-food.jpg?imwidth=1160 1160w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-food.jpg?imwidth=620 620w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-food.jpg?imwidth=1240 1240w" data-sizes="100vw,(min-width: 480px) 480px,(min-width: 730px) 580px,(min-width: 1008px) 620px" data-alt="A fish dish at Royal Ascot"> <noscript> <img class="responsive lazy-image__img article-body-image-image" src="/web/20190429050444im_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/queen-anne-food.jpg?imwidth=480" alt="A fish dish at Royal Ascot"> </noscript> </div> </span> <figcaption> <span itemprop="caption" class="article-body-image-caption">Fine dining: some of the country's leading chefs headline at Royal Ascot</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <p>With 15 different restaurants to choose from, from the exquisite Parade Ring to the relaxed Wyndham Club, there’s something to suit all tastes and budgets.</p> <h3>The Garden Club</h3> <p>If you’re in the Queen Anne Enclosure, enjoy a little respite from the hustle and bustle of the racecourse at the tranquil Garden Club. New for 2019 and bookable only in advance, the garden-style deck offers a bird’s-eye view of the closing furlongs and serves light lunches and refreshing ice-creams.</p> <h3>The singing around the bandstand</h3> <p>What better way to end the day than with a sing-along around the bandstand?</p> <div class="articleBodyImage section"> <div class="article-body-image component " itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject" data-frz-ancestor> <div class="component-content"> <figure> <span class="article-body-image-image-container"> <div class="lazy-image article-body-image-image " style="padding-top:62.6%;" data-js="LazyImage" data-class="lazy-image__img" data-src="/web/20190429050444oe_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/waving-flags.jpg?imwidth=480" data-srcset="/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/waving-flags.jpg?imwidth=480 480w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/waving-flags.jpg?imwidth=960 960w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/waving-flags.jpg?imwidth=580 580w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/waving-flags.jpg?imwidth=1160 1160w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/waving-flags.jpg?imwidth=620 620w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/waving-flags.jpg?imwidth=1240 1240w" data-sizes="100vw,(min-width: 480px) 480px,(min-width: 730px) 580px,(min-width: 1008px) 620px" data-alt="People singing and waving flags"> <noscript> <img class="responsive lazy-image__img article-body-image-image" src="/web/20190429050444im_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/waving-flags.jpg?imwidth=480" alt="People singing and waving flags"> </noscript> </div> </span> <figcaption> <span itemprop="caption" class="article-body-image-caption">All together now: let the Royal Welsh Guards lead you in song</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <p>At 6pm, Royal Enclosure members and Queen Anne Enclosure ticket holders can gather around the bandstand where the Royal Welsh Guards lead a choir through a number of uplifting songs from the past and present.</p> <h3>The entertainment</h3> <p>If you’re visiting on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, the party continues until 9pm in the Village Enclosure. Live DJs and bands keep the energy and atmosphere going until sunset so pack your dancing shoes.</p> <p>There are also roving bands in each of the four enclosures, such as the Tootsie Rollers, plus the joys of watching everyone milling about in their finery.</p> <h3>The picnics</h3> <p>If you prefer a more relaxed dining experience, a picnic is the ideal way to take things at your own pace. Whether you bring your own or pre-order and collect on the day, the picturesque setting will make it feel like a treat.</p> <h3>The betting</h3> <p>It pretty much goes without saying that all the horses competing at Ascot are ridden by top-class, experienced jockeys, and if you fancy the thrill of having a flutter in this exciting atmosphere, head to one of the many Bet with Ascot kiosks, or the betting ring where individual bookmakers display the odds available on all horses in each race.</p> <h3>The atmosphere</h3> <p>From the thrill of the races, to the champagne on ice and live music, there’s a unique, buzzy atmosphere throughout the day. The energy seems to reignite with every race so prepare for an unforgettable experience – however you choose to enjoy it.</p> <div class="articleBodyImage section"> <div class="article-body-image component " itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject" data-frz-ancestor> <div class="component-content"> <figure> <span class="article-body-image-image-container"> <div class="lazy-image article-body-image-image " style="padding-top:62.6%;" data-js="LazyImage" data-class="lazy-image__img" data-src="/web/20190429050444oe_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-jump.jpg?imwidth=480" data-srcset="/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-jump.jpg?imwidth=480 480w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-jump.jpg?imwidth=960 960w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-jump.jpg?imwidth=580 580w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-jump.jpg?imwidth=1160 1160w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-jump.jpg?imwidth=620 620w,/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-jump.jpg?imwidth=1240 1240w" data-sizes="100vw,(min-width: 480px) 480px,(min-width: 730px) 580px,(min-width: 1008px) 620px" data-alt="Frankie Dettori"> <noscript> <img class="responsive lazy-image__img article-body-image-image" src="/web/20190429050444im_/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/sport/Spark/royal-ascot/dettori-jump.jpg?imwidth=480" alt="Frankie Dettori"> </noscript> </div> </span> <figcaption> <span itemprop="caption" class="article-body-image-caption">Boundless energy: the atmosphere at Royal Ascot buzzes throughout the meeting</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <h3>The quintessentially British feel</h3> <p>As soon as you arrive at Royal Ascot you’ll be transported into a world of quintessential Britishness. From the daily Royal Procession (a tradition dating back to 1825) and Green Coats to the champagne and afternoon tea, it’s a wonderfully regal affair from start to finish.</p> <h3>The accessibility</h3> <p>Royal Ascot prides itself on its accessibility. It’s incredibly easy to get to and by rail takes an average 27 minutes from Reading and 52 minutes from London Waterloo. There are more than 8,000 car parking spaces available at Ascot Racecourse, reserve yours online.</p> <h5>A day at Royal Ascot</h5> <p>Ascot Racecourse has teamed up with the Telegraph to make sure our readers don’t miss out on Royal Ascot, the sporting and social highlight of the summer.</p> <p>This five-day race meeting is like no other and takes place between Tuesday 18 and Saturday 22 June 2019.</p> <p>To take advantage of early booking prices, book your tickets by 4th April at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190429050444/https://www.ascot.co.uk/horse-races-and-events/royal-ascot/overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ascot.co.uk</a>. Tickets start from £32. Further groups savings are available. 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