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In Pictures: Hats off as Harry and Meghan join the Queen at Royal Ascot

The newly married couple took part in the popular carriage procession with other members of the royal family.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Just four weeks after marrying, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were again greeted with a rapturous welcome from fans, this time as they attended a day at the races.

Harry and Meghan were among several members of the royal family who joined the Queen on the first day of Royal Ascot.

While the Queen chose a yellow hat, and Meghan wore white with black accents, other racergoers donned fascinating headgear from florals to feathers.

Meghan and Harry at Ascot
Thousands of racegoers cheered and applauded the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (John Walton/PA)
Meghan and Camilla at Royal Ascot
Meghan was seen chatting with the Duchess of Cornwall (John Walton/PA)
The Queen at Royal Ascot
The Queen arrived in a carriage with her daughter the Princess Royal (Nigel French/PA)
Charles and Camilla at Ascot
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall also arrived by carriage (Steve Parsons)
Meghan at Royal Ascot
Meghan was seen fixing the lapel of horse manager John Warren (Steve Parsons/PA)
Royal Ascot hats
Hats off to the milliners for their work on this year’s outfits (John Walton/PA)
Royal Ascot hats
Jackie St Clair went for an ivy and birdcage effect (Steve Parsons/PA)
Royal Ascot hat
Nataliya Tutus caught the eye with this headpiece (Nigel French/PA)
Royal Ascot hats
Ines Hernandez kept to the equestrian theme (Nigel French/PA)
Royal Ascot hats
Mrs Stephen Hayden-Stapf chose a hat that blossomed (Nigel French/PA)
Royal Ascot hats
And Ilda Di Vico and Chelsey Baker also opted for a floral theme (Nigel French/PA)
Royal Ascot hats
Camila Smaha was bedecked with feathers (Nigel French/PA)
Royal Ascot hats
With Lizzie Hoad also feathered up, but in striking emerald green (Nigel French/PA)
Royal Ascot officials in green
The Ascot officials were among the best dressed (Nigel French/PA)
Royal Ascot fashion
Angelina Kali found the perfect backdrop for her floral print gown (Nigel French/PA)
Royal Ascot fashion
Vocal group The Tootsie Rollers were a veritable rainbow (Steve Parsons/PA)
Royal Ascot police
Security was tight on the first day of the famous race meet (Steve Parsons/PA)
Royal Ascot security
Security staff checked the bags of racegoers (Steve Parsons/PA)
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