By Kate Thomas for MailOnline
Published: 10:55 BST, 18 June 2019 | Updated: 11:06 BST, 18 June 2019
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Royal Ascot kicked off in style on Tuesday morning as the great and the good of the showbiz world descended upon the races.
Leading the star-studded arrivals at the annual event was model Jodie Kidd, who put on an elegant display in a sophisticated white dress teamed with a quirky headpiece.
The 40-year-old star looked lovely in the simple number, letting her beautifully designed hat commissioned by bookmakers Ladbrokes take centre stage.
Day One: Royal Ascot kicked off in style on Tuesday morning as the great and the good of the showbiz world descended upon the races, with Jodie Kidd among the first stars to arrive
Jodie's headgear celebrates one of the most popular bets placed by race-goers during Royal Ascot – on the colour of the Queen’s hat.
The hat, designed in the shape of a crown, is adorned with a series of mini hats, each representing one of the colours the Queen could wear to the races and includes odds on the most likely hues
Ladbrokes commissioned society milliner Ilda Di Vico to design the hat which took several weeks to create by hand.
Jodie commented: 'Hats off to
