ON WINNING FORM CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ROYALS ARE FIRST PAST THE FASHION POST AT THE RACES

The royal family were all winners in the style stakes as they enjoyed several fun days out at the famous Cheltenham Racecourse last week.

- LAURA BENJAMIN

The Queen, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and their cousin Zara Tindall proved to be firm fashion favourites while attending the meeting with their respective husbands Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Jack Brooksbank and Mike Tindall.

First past the post on day one, keen equestrian Zara – herself an Olympian – impressed fashion experts by teaming a Karen Millen cape coat and jumper with a grey fascinator from Victoria Charles. The mum of three completed her look with a navy crocodile bag by Fairfax & Favor and Stuart Weitzman boots.

STYLE QUEEN

But it was Her Majesty who was the main attraction on the newly created Style Wednesday (formerly Ladies Day), arriving in an elegant green cashmere coat by Anna Valentine and a wide-brimmed fur-trimmed hat from Lock & Co.

A spokesperson for Cheltenham said: “This year, we relaunched day two of the festival as Style Wednesday to celebrate ‘fast horses, slow fashion’, encouraging racegoers to make more sustainable fashion choices.

“This includes re-wearing outfits, purchasing timeless garments and buying from retailers specialising in preloved clothing.”

In keeping with this spirit, Camilla donned a striking piece of jewellery that she has worn to several race days in the past.

Pinned to her lapel was the exquisite Horseshoe Brooch, which features three rubies and four sapphires, and spells out the Japanese word “minoru” in small diamonds.