Ahead of Saturday's festivities, King Charles III also honored a handful of celebrities and public figures, including David Beckham, Gary Oldman and Elaine Paige.

Prince Harry made an appearance recently, which showed he was having "second thoughts" about his father, King Charles, according to a royal expert. The Duke of Sussex has been estranged from the Royal Family ever since his bombshell departure in 2020.

The 2025 Royal Ascot festival starts on Tuesday, 17 June, and ends on Saturday, 21 June. Taking place at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, the earliest roots of racing's most glamorous festival date back as far as the 18th century.

King Charles and Queen Camilla appeared at the annual Trooping the Colour celebration as the monarch continues to undergo treatment for cancer.

King Midas is the stuff of legend. Ancient Greek tales tell of a Phrygian ruler granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold. No monarch ever actually possessed a divine touch (or donkey ears ), but historical records indicate at least two men with the name Midas oversaw the Phrygian kingdom during the first millennium BCE.

Royal Ascot is like the "FA Cup final or Ryder Cup" of racing, says Newmarket trainer George Scott, who hopes to repeat last year's success this week.

Royal women have long been powerful fashion influencers, setting trends through elegant, timeless style choices that balance tradition with modernity - here is how you can achieve their looks this summer.