King grins even as his horse fails to win

THE King was all smiles at Royal Ascot yesterday even though his thoroughbred failed to secure him a first win of the racing week.

- Emily Ferguson

Charles, 75- who was not at the Berkshire course on Wednesday as he held audiences at Buckingham Palace led the Royal Family presence at Day 3 of the event.

While the King wore his staple grey morning suit and black top hat, Camilla, 76, opted for a white silk crepe Dior dress, Philip Treacy hat and the late Queen Elizabeth II's jade and diamond brooch.

It was another big royal turnout as the family continued to put on a united front.

Among the royals invited to take part in yesterday's carriage procession were the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Zara and Mike Tindall, Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and the late Princess Margaret's children the Earl of Snowdon and Lady Sarah Chatto.