The formal dress code at Royal Ascot has been relaxed in a first for the racing event due to the high summer temperatures.
The special week of horse races is held in June each year, attended by a string of famous faces including members of the Royal family. Held in Berkshire, the Met Office predicted sweltering temperatures of up to 31° in the region on Thursday.
As a result, Royal Ascot announced the news that their dress code would be relaxed in all Enclosures. They clarified that this meant racegoers would be permitted to remove their hats, ties and jackets following the Royal Procession, led by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
