Dedicated virtual racegoers continue to dress up in their finery from home for Royal Ascot
Dedicated Royal Ascot have fans continued to show off their finest frocks and fascinators while celebrating the fourth day of the racing meet at home.
While revellers would normally have kicked off the weekend early by heading the to Berkshire racecourse this morning dressed in their finest frocks, the current coronavirus crisis means the action is taking place behind closed doors.
For the first time in 100 years, even the most committed fans have been watching jockeys riding, wearing face masks, broadcast virtually.
And while the five-day celebration may be soon be drawing to a close, dedicated would-be racegoers have continued to deliver high fashion looks from the comfort of their own home.
Sharing their eye-catching ensembles using the hashtags #StyledWithThanks and #hatsfromhome, the likes of TV presenter Charlotte Hawkins and Horse racing presenter Francesca Cumani leading the trend.
TV presenter Charlotte Hawkins who donned a hat by Yorkshire milliner Justine Bradley hill paired with a white pearl suit led the celebrations
Horse racing presenter Francesca Cumani donned a vintage tulip skirt suit with Annoushka Jewellery and Emmy London shoes
TV presenter and model Rosie Tapner donned a teal dress by Catherine Walker paired with Emmy London shoes
Fashion blogger Natalie, from Surrey, paired a Jess Collett Milliner hat with a Forever Unique dress for the celebrations
All participants are being encouraged to donate £5 to the campaign fundraising page in a bid to help spread the #StyledWithThanks message in recognition of those working on the frontline of the global Covid-19 crisis.
They are being encouraged by race organisers to donate to four front-line charities - The National Emergencies Trust Relief Fund, NHS Charities Together, The Care Workers Charity and the Berkshire Community Foundation Coronavirus Fund.
Friday at the racecourse would normally begin with gates opening at 10.30 AM to enjoy coffee and breakfast as the enclosures fill up.
At 2pm sharp of each day The Royal Landaus, led by four Windsor Greys, approach along the famous Straight Mile for the royal procession before the first race at 2.30.
Designer Eda Rose-Lawson donned one of her own designs for the fourth day of the racing celebrations
Blogger Helena Morrissey called her look a tribute to 'the glorious Audrey Hepburn' and donned a white headpiece by Philip Treacy
Rebecca Halliwell-Coutts, from Ascot wore a Justine Bradley hill headband teamed with a Suzannah dress
Hazel Elliott, shared a picture to her Instagram account @hats_and_horses to show off her walking her dogs in he ascot look
Dawn Leadon Bolger, from Ireland, shared a picture of herself enjoying an Ascot themed picnic in her back garden
For the first time since 1911, the five-day festival is not be open to the 300,000 visitors who would usually descend on the racecourse.
Amongst the would-be guests was Charlotte Hawkins, 45, who donned a hat by Yorkshire milliner Justine Bradley hill paired with a white pearl suit.
Horse racing presenter Francesca Cumani looked stunning in a pink and white floral peplum dress paired with Annoushka jewellery and Emmy London shoes.
A plus for revellers is they will no longer have to adhere to strict dress codes, where in the Royal enclosure ladies are required to wear formal daywear.
Stylist Brigitte Ward, from Shirenewton, wore an LK bennett dress paired with a Jigsaw Jacket
Lucy, who runs bespoke hat makers The Hat Parlour, wore one of her own designs paired with a teal teacup dress
Influencer Lystra Adams donned a hot pink dress by Forever Unique paired with a hat from Sally Harper
The code includes a hat with a solid base of 4 inches or more while gentlemen are required to wear black, grey or navy morning dress and top hat.
Among the racing enthusiasts staying at home is Queen Elizabeth, who has been forced to watch the event from Windsor Castle, where she is isolating with Prince Phillip, for the first time in her 68-year reign.
In an emotional note shared on Tuesday, Her Majesty praised the 'valiant' efforts of organisers and said she is sure it will still be the 'highlight' of the racing calendar, despite the 'different' circumstances.
The owner of British Occasionwear Brand 8thsign, wore a hat by Carol Kennelly paired with a red dress by Amora
Blogger Claire wrote: 'And she's off again this was actually my first outfit choice for #dressupfriday'
The Queen wrote: 'I send my best wishes to the thousands of racing professionals and enthusiasts who will join me in celebrating this year's Royal Ascot.
'In these challenging times, we are once again delighted to welcome the best horses and jockeys from across the world and pay tribute to those who have helped make this race meeting possible.
'This year Ascot will feel different for many, as it is so often a chance for friends, families and colleagues to gather together and enjoy a shared passion.'
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