The pinnacle of the flat racing Royal Ascot, the most famous race meeting in the world, it claims weith a pedigree that goes back to 1711. The Times in 1911 advised would be racegoers: “Doubtless the debutante will wear her skirt just off the ground, if it suits her, but the majority of dresses will just touch the ground”. This year the instructions were that knickers should be worn but not seen, dress straps should be at least an inch wide. Ladies should wear “only formal day dress with a hat or substantial fascinator will be acceptable”.For men top hat, tails, and waistcoasts wereobligatory. £82 and sponsorship from a member who has attended at least four times previously are required to enter the Royal Enclosure.
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