Duchess of Edinburgh stuns in £3,450 Suzannah silk dress at Ascot

The Duchess of Edinburgh stunned in a white shirt dress as she joined the royal procession at Royal Ascot for the second day of festivities.

Mum-of-two Sophie, 58, beamed as she wore Suzannah’s stunning white silk dress with bow details and buttons down the front, which cost £3,450.

The mother-of-two wore a wide-brimmed hat and had her hair pinned back in a sleek updo.

She beamed in the sun wearing a purple gown as she sat in the royal procession as she arrived at Berkshire Racecourse for another day of fun, following a full royal display on day one.

When the Duchess arrived in the royal procession alongside Lady Sarah Keswick, she waved to those in attendance.

As the festivities continue for the second day in the baking summer sun, partying race-goers will no doubt be ready for another day of celebration.

Enthusiastic race-goers brought glamor to Berkshire again this morning as they arrived on the second day of Royal Ascot 2023.

Classy ladies were spotted hitting the racecourse ahead of another day of heart-pounding racing and plenty of partying.

The glamorous and colorful scenes at the start of day two come after hilarious antics captured last night as the festival’s opening day draws to a close.

Mum of two Sophie, 58, beamed as she wore a white camisole dress with bow details and buttons down the front

Among the scenes of revelers heading home after a day of partying were savvy women who had dropped their high heels in favor of sensible flats to travel home with, as well as a gentleman who had bought some snacks to prepare him the evening.

In this year’s pamphlet, the newly crowned King and Queen took the opportunity to write a special message to the guests.

They wrote: ‘We are delighted to welcome you to Royal Ascot in this year of our coronation.

“Five days of oh very competitive racing will be re-watched and enjoyed by millions both here and abroad.

The Duchess of Edinburgh beamed as she waved in the royal procession as she sat next to Lady Sarah Keswick

The Duchess looked regal in her Suzannah silk gown and wide-brimmed hat as she waved to those in attendance

Arriving in the royal procession, Sophie beamed as she sat next to Lady Sarah Keswick, who looked elegant in duck egg blue

“We are pleased to know that this historic race meeting continues to have an important impact on the global racing and breeding industry.

“The Royal Meeting has always played a central role in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s calendar and the naming of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes will be a very appropriate way to mark this lifelong interest.

A photo exhibition in the gallery will also celebrate the late Queen’s close connection to Royal Ascot, including photos of some of her twenty-four winners.

‘We are sure that his exhibition will bring back many fond memories.

‘As improving sustainability is critical for all events and businesses, we were delighted to hear that the Village Enclosure at Ascot will be net carbon neutral this year and that the racecourse is making a renewed effort to minimize waste.

Finally, we wish all owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys and hard-working stable employees good luck this week.

“It is a huge and rare achievement to have a runner at Royal Ascot and we sincerely hope you all enjoy the experience.”

This year, race organizers paid tribute to Royal Ascot’s ‘biggest fan’, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last September.

During her 70-year reign, the late Her Majesty attended almost every Royal Ascot festival, with the exception of last year.

This year, the organizers have displayed a heartwarming collection of photos of the Queen visiting Ascot over the years.

They include a black and white photo of the royal family riding the track in 1960 when she was 34 years old.

The mother of four was depicted wearing a headscarf and riding boots as the horse galloped down the track.

The Queen took part in an unofficial race with other members of her royal party and finished fourth.

In addition, the organizers also select a photo of the Queen beaming on Ladies Day in 2013.

The event proved to be one of the Queen’s most successful Ascots as her horse Estimate won the Gold Cup – making her the first monarch in 200 years to win the award.

The late royal was pictured beaming at her trophy, which was presented to her by her son Prince Andrew.

The Queen was dressed in one of her signature robe dresses in a pretty shade of purple.

Under her jacket, the queen wore a beautiful floral dress – which matched perfectly with the flowers on her hat.

The image shows the Queen wearing a three-strand pearl necklace – which she also wore to her last-ever Ascot in June 2021.