Sunday 8 May 2022 01:05 AM Royal Ascot racegoers can wear 'gender non-binary' name badges trends now

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Racegoers at this year's Royal Ascot will be given free rein to sport name badges showing their 'gender non-binary' status.

Visitors to the Royal Enclosure who feel uncomfortable at being regarded as 'male' or 'female' can request a hand-written badge bearing the non-specific gender denomination 'Mx' rather than 'Mr' or 'Mrs' – and there will be gender non-binary loos, too.

The move is part of an inclusion policy that also sees the historic event feature a same-sex couple in its style guide for the first time.

Royal Ascot, which runs for five days from June 14, is regarded as a highlight of the summer social season and is traditionally attended by members of the Royal Family.