King Charles and Queen Camilla brought Royal Ascot to a stylish close as they arrived for the fifth and final day of the famous Berkshire meeting, joined by Peter Phillips and his new wife, Harriet Sperling.
The royal couple took their place at the head of the traditional procession, travelling from Windsor Castle to the racecourse in a line of horse-drawn carriages.
The King looked polished in a grey suit, blue waistcoat and top hat, while Queen Camilla chose an elegant blue ensemble for the sun-soaked afternoon.
Peter and Harriet, who married in a private ceremony in Kemble, Gloucestershire, on June 6, were invited by Charles to take part in the royal procession earlier this week.
For the occasion, Harriet, 45, wore a striking white maxi dress paired with a coordinating white hat.
She completed the look with a small pink handbag and was seen holding hands with Peter, 48, who was smartly dressed for the day at the races.
The newlyweds appeared relaxed and cheerful as they arrived arm in arm, smiling despite the soaring temperatures.
They were not the only familiar faces in attendance, with Ellie Simmons OBE, Lisa Tan and Charlotte Hawkins among the celebrities spotted at the racecourse.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have joined Peter Phillips and his new bride Harriet Sperling for a sunny final day at Royal Ascot
Peter Phillips and his new wife Harriet Sperling are enjoying the sun at Royal Ascot today
The King, 77, donned a smart grey suit, blue waistcoat and top hat, while Camilla, 78, opted for an elegant all-blue outfit
King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Royal Ascot today
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester on her 80th birthday on day five of Royal Ascot
Also at Ascot on Saturday was Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds OBE
King Charles and Camilla join racegoers for the final day of Ascot
Lisa Tan opted for a black and white dotted dress and matching hat for the final day of the meet
Charlotte Hawkins on day five of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire
Milliner Sarah Soulsby is pictured in one of her own hats and a bright print dress on Saturday
Peter Phillips and his wife Harriet Sperling speak to James Wolf (right) on day five of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse
Meanwhile, Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester, was also in attendance on her 80th birthday.
The King and Queen’s appearance today comes after their horse was beaten into second place on the course on Friday.
A video of the excited royal couple cheering on one of their beloved horses – Warrant Holder, ridden by William Buick – has been circulating online.
It was a tense last stretch battle between Warrant Holder and James McDonald on board Opportunity at the 3.40pm Duke of Edinburgh Stakes of the racing festival.
But the New Zealand pilot McDonald clinched the win ahead of the King’s mount, and the couple’s enthusiasm crumbled into agony as they watched their final hope of victory disappear.
None of the King’s five horses at the event has won their races this year, despite being strongly fancied by the bookies.
Charles and Camilla own dozens of thoroughbred racing horses together, having inherited around 100 from Queen Elizabeth II, but sadly, they have not seen much glory at Ascot this year.
He occasionally auctions some of them off, selling 14 in 2022.
Peter Phillips and his wife Harriet Sperling on day five of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire
King Charles and Queen Camilla after the presentation ceremony for the 15:40 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
The King and Queen arrived at the course with an entourage of carriages
Top-hatted Tinie Tempah joined the revelries at Ascot today
Pictured: A racegoer with a feather hat at Royal Ascot today
Racegoers pose for a picture ahead of racing on the fifth day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Berkshire
A group of women pose for photographs in pastel dresses and fascinators decorated with cakes
To combat the heat, many racegoers brought handheld fans as well as fashionable frocks and accessories
Thousands are expected to gather at Ascot today ahead of racing this afternoon
Some revellers took their headwear seriously as they flaunted their fashion at the course on Saturday
Revellers pose in pastel-coloured gowns and matching hats on Saturday
Seamie Heffernan riding Thesecretadversary – winner of the Jersey Stakes
Susanna Warren, pictured left, and Vanessa Ryle, pictured right, attend Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse
Talitha Howden showcases her stylish outfit at Royal Ascot
Jenny Halpern Prince MBE, pictured left, and Fiona Howden, pictured right, attend Royal Ascot 2026
Jodie Kidd opts for an elegant navy and white frock with a matching hat
Daniella Helayel, pictured left, and Francesca Gamble, pictured right, attends Day 5 of Royal Ascot
Tinea Taylor stuns in a blue ensemble as she attends Royal Ascot
Jemima Howden, pictured left, and Keisha Buchanan, pictured right, attend the last day of the Ascot races
Camilla Kerslake dressed in a vibrant ensemble attends Day 5 of Royal Ascot
Nadiya Bychkova showcasing her glamorous outfit at the races
Tamara Holmgren on day five of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire
Suzette Field on day five of Royal Ascot
Jessica Park on day five of Royal Ascot
Karen Ruimy attends Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse
Chris Robshaw attends Day 5 of Royal Ascot
Michael Hennegan attends Royal Ascot 2026
On the opening day of this year’s festival on Tuesday, another of the King’s horses Reaching High finished a disappointing dead last at the Ascot Stakes despite being a hot favourite.
The horse – trained by Willie Mullins, who dominates National Hunt racing – was sent out as a 13-8 favourite but still could not deliver the royals success.
It would have been the first win for them since 2023, when Desert Hero won the King George V handicap for the trainer-jockey partnership of William Haggas and Tom Marquand.
There are seven more races at Ascot today between 2.30pm and 6.10pm – The Norfolk Stakes, Hardwicke Stakes, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, Jersey Stakes, Wokingham Stakes, Golden Gates Stakes Handicap and the Queen Alexandra Stakes.
