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In pictures: Head-turning millinery at Royal Ascot Ladies' Day 2022

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Marie-Anne Talbott is seen during ladies day at Royal AscotImage source, Reuters
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Many racegoers chose red, white and blue for their hats in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Thousands of racegoers have donned their finery for Ladies' Day, on the third day of Royal Ascot.

The five-day event in Berkshire is expected to attract a total of 270,000 racegoers.

The flamboyant hats moved up a notch on Thursday - a day to see and be seen.

Last year, the event was limited to 12,000 spectators per day due to Covid-19 restrictions, and the previous year the event was held without any spectators.

Here is a selection of some of this year's head-turning millinery.

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This hot pink, feathery piece looked rather tricky to see the racing through
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Guide dog Jimbo donned his best top hat as he headed to the royal enclosure with his owner
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Zara Tindall (left), Anna Woolhouse and Kirsty Gallacher (right) were among those enjoying the day
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Eye-catching millinery has drawn the photographers at the race course
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A Platinum Jubilee-themed hat trick has been among the designs on display
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Racegoers were beaming as the sun lit up the Berkshire course
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This creation boasted a rainbow display of feathers
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The "elaborate headwear" brief was certainly met here
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Many have stylishly matched their hats and outfits for flat racing's biggest meeting
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Fabulous floral finery is the order of the day for this racegoer
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This hat was in full bloom
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This red, white and blue ensemble featured a parrot-themed hat and dress
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Designs of all shapes and sizes were on display on Thursday

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