The Queen broke with her Royal blue tradition today as she donned a stunning dove grey coat and floral silk dress with accents of lemon yellow to Ladies' Day at Ascot.
The monarch, 93, arrived for the afternoon of racing in an open-top carriage alongside her son Prince Andrew, Duke of York, 59, daughter Princess Anne, 69, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Having worn traditional pale blue for the past two days of the meet, Queen Elizabeth II opted for a departure from her usual bright colour palette, and completed her look with a pleated hat with spike flowers and a striking floral brooch with complimenting yellow diamonds, which was a present from the Sultan of Oman.
She coordinated perfectly with her daughter the Princess Royal, who looked elegant in a pale green ensemble with a subtle nod to her mother's yellow theme in her accessories.
They were followed in the second carriage by Princess Eugenie, 29, who wore a beautiful forest green dress with a hat by Bundle MacLaren featuring a striking twisting feather.
Cheeky jockey Frankie Dettori clearly tickled Her Majesty - and everyone else - as he burst into fits of giggles during the presentation
A smiling Frankie Dettori was presented with the Gold Cup by The Queen - and resisted the urge to kiss the monarch on the cheek
The Queen broke with her Royal blue tradition today as she donned a stunning dove grey coat and floral silk dress with accents of lemon yellow to Ladies' Day at Ascot
The packed Berkshire racecourse erupted as The Queen and two of her children, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne, entered on the royal carriage on the third day of Ascot
The monarch wore her signature pearls and white gloves as well as a stylish pleated hat with spike flowers protuding from the rim
Princess Eugenie, pictured left, and Zara Tindall, pictured right with Autumn Phillips, both matched in shades of green today
The monarch was joined in her carriage by her daughter Princess Anne, who looked elegant in a pale green ensemble with a subtle nod to her mother's yellow theme in her accessories
Queen Elizabeth, 93, arrived for the afternoon of racing in an open-top carriage alongside her son Prince Andrew, Duke of York, 59, daughter Princess Anne, 69, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence
The third and final carriage carried a grinning Zara Tindall, wearing a sculpted hat by London milliner Juliette Botterill, beside her sister-in-law Autumn Phillips, right
The royal was joined by Mr James Fellowes, who founded the Bridge of Hope charity initiative, which helps people who have fallen off the career ladder get into horseracing, and The Viscount and Viscountess Brookeborough.
The third and final carriage carried a grinning Zara and Mike Tindall, with the Queen's granddaughter stunning in a teal dress by Claire Mischevani and a complimenting sculpted hat by London milliner Juliette Botterill.
They were joined by Peter and Autumn Phillips, who looked dazzling in a floral dress by Claire Mischevani and an ivory cocktail hat by Bee Smith.
With the clue in the name, Royal Ascot is hugely popular with the monarchy and Her Majesty has attended every year since ascending the throne - and this year has been no exception.
Having been forced to whip out a brolly yesterday, the Queen will have been relieved that the heavy rain has cleared and been replaced with glorious sunshine.
Queens of Ascot! Her Majesty and her granddaughter Zara Phillips returned for this afternoon's races at the Berkshire racecourse
Princess Eugenie was all smiles as she arrived with Mr James Fellowes and The Viscount and Viscountess Brookeborough
Mike Tindall, wearing a top hat by Oliver Brown, looked ready for another fun-filled day of festivities as he and Peter Phillips arrived both sporting some fresh facial hair
Zara swept back her blonde locks into a smart bum to show off her dress' high neckline and ruffle detailing. Pictured with Peter Phillips
The Queen can't stop smiling as she clutches her programme ahead of an action-packed day of racing at Royal Ascot
Both Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall opted for similar shades, with Eugenie donning forest green and Zara a teal ensemble by Claire Mischevani
Autumn Phillips wore a dress by Claire Mischevani and accessorised with an ivory cocktail hat by Bee Smith and a pale pink clutch bag
No need for an umbrella today! Yesterday's heavy rain was a distant memory as the Queen squinted at the crowds in the sunlight
The monarch was joined in her carriage by her son Prince Andrew (right) and Princess Anne's husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence (left)
Zara Phillips pulled some unusual facial expressions as the carriage travelled around the Royal Ascot enclosures. Also pictured: Autumn Phillips
Zara Tindall and Autumn Phillips waves and smiled at the roaring crowds as their carriage pulled into the Royal Enclosure
Ever the fan of an eyecatching hat, Princess Eugenie sported an unusual ensemble headpiece by Bundle MacLaren featuring a striking twisting feather
Pretty Princess Eugenie accessorised her silk forest gown with a snakeskin clutch bag and nude slingback heels
Catching up: Autumn Phillips and Princess Eugenie enjoyed a girls chat on the lawn before the racing got underway
Zara, whose striking gown featured a high neck design with a ruffle trim, took her former rugby player husband's arm as the pair did the rounds on the paddock
Sophie, Countess of Wessex also returned to Ascot today, wearing a stunning navy blue jumpsuit and a matching pillarbox hat with elegant netting
Mike Tindall sported a white carnation in the lapel of his suit jacket and sported the beginnings of a beard at Royal Ascot today
Zara and Mike appeared to be in good spirits once more as the pair check the betting odds with fellow guests in the enclosure (right)
Cheeky jockey Frankie Dettori steals a kiss from Zara Tindall (left) and Sophie Wessex (right) following his triple win at Ascot today
What a gentleman! Jockey Frankie Dettori kisses the hand of Princess Eugenie before being handed his first trophy of the day
Mike Tindall and Autumn and Peter Phillips appeared to genuinely be enjoying each other's company this afternoon as they gathered for day three of Royal Ascot
Zara Tindall chats to a pal in the Royal Enclosure while the Queen greets jockey James McDonald ahead of the 3.05 Hampton Court Stakes
The Princess Royal looked a picture of elegance in a mint green coat with a silk dress and a traditional hat worn slightly to the side
This is Autumn and Peter Phillips' first day at this year's Ascot festival, and the elegant pair complimented each other perfectly, with Peter opted for a shirt and tie that tied in with his wife's colour scheme
Floral fancy! Autumn Phillips looked radiant in a high neck cream frock adorned with poppies and other summer blooms
The Queen completed her dove grey and yellow outfit with her usual statement black Launer handbag and buckle shoes
A family affair: The Queen and Prince Andrew, Duke of York discuss the afternoon's races while Princess Anne carries her umbrella close, just in case
Prince Andrew, Duke of York looked pensive as he arrived by carriage with his mother The Queen this afternoon
The Queen, pictured left and right walking with CEO of Ascot, Johnny Weatherby, as she attends day three of the Royal Ascot horse racing meet
Princess Eugenie, centre, animatedly chats to Autumn Phillips, left, who wore an ivory cocktail hat with floral detailing by Bee Smith
