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See Every Photo From Meghan Markle’s First Royal Ascot

All the best moments from the royal family at the posh event

June 21, 2018

Each year, thousands of people gather in the small English town of Ascot for one of the biggest events for British high society, the Royal Ascot. The posh, 5-day horse racing event began in 1711 and is annually attended by the Queen and other members of the royal family. This year, Meghan Markle made her first Ascot appearance as a the Duchess of Sussex. With Prince Harry and other British royals, she rode in on a horse-drawn carriage, sported an impressive hat, and watched the activities from an exclusive viewing area. Here, we’re highlighting all the best photos from the opening day of Royal Ascot 2018.

This article originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR US.

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See Every Photo From Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Guests took pictures in front of the track. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Attendees dressed in posh, Ascot-approved attire. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Hats are a must at the high-society event. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Queen Elizabeth II made her entrance with daughter Princess Anne. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles waved to well-wishers on their way into the stadium. Photo: Getty

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

The Prince of Wales even tipped his hat. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, arrived via carriage while Sophie, Countess of Wessex sat beside her. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Markle wore a Givenchy white dress and a Philip Treacy hat. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Prince Harry and Prince Edward sat together in the carriage with their spouses. Photo: Getty

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie brought their inimitable hat game to the Royal Ascot. Photo: Getty

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Her Majesty sported a sunny yellow ensemble for the day. Photo: Getty

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry chatted with the Queen's advisor John Warren. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince Charles, and Camilla Parker Bowles had a chat together on the field. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

The Duchess of Sussex and Duchess of Cornwall shared an engaging conversation. Photo: Getty

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

The Queen gives an endearing look to her granddaughter-in-law, Meghan Markle. Photo: Getty

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Prince Harry also joined in on the conversation. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex presented a trophy to breeder John Gunther after his horse Without Parole won the St. James's Palace Stakes. Photo: Getty

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Jockeys on horseback bolt down the track. Photo: Getty

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

Jockey Frankie Dettori celebrates his win. Photo: Getty

Meghan Markle's First Royal Ascot

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Meghan Markle First Royal Ascot

He continued the celebrations after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle handed him a trophy. Photo: Getty

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