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

Reuters Marie-Anne Talbott is seen during ladies day at Royal AscotReuters
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.

Reuters A racegoer is seen during ladies day at Royal AscotReuters
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
PA Media Zara Tindall (left), Anna Woolhouse and Kirsty Gallacher (right)PA Media
Zara Tindall (left), Anna Woolhouse and Kirsty Gallacher (right) were among those enjoying the day
PA Media Racegoers have their picture taken during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot RacecoursePA Media
Eye-catching millinery has drawn the photographers at the race course
Reuters Racegoers during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot RacecourseReuters
A Platinum Jubilee-themed hat trick has been among the designs on display
PA Media Racegoer during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot RacecoursePA Media
Racegoers were beaming as the sun lit up the Berkshire course
Reuters A racegoer is seen during ladies day at Royal AscotReuters
This creation boasted a rainbow display of feathers
Reuters Racegoer during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot RacecourseReuters
The "elaborate headwear" brief was certainly met here
PA Media Racegoer during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot RacecoursePA Media
Many have stylishly matched their hats and outfits for flat racing's biggest meeting
Reuters A racegoer on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot RacecourseReuters
Fabulous floral finery is the order of the day for this racegoer
PA Media Racegoer during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot RacecoursePA Media
This hat was in full bloom
PA Media A racegoer wearing a parrot-themed hat and dressPA Media
This red, white and blue ensemble featured a parrot-themed hat and dress
PA Media Racegoer during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot RacecoursePA Media
Designs of all shapes and sizes were on display on Thursday

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