Wills is in the lead as royals gallop to Ascot

AND they're orf...or should that be on? Fancy hats were definitely a Firm favourite yesterday when the Royal Family enjoyed a day at the races.

- Emily Ferguson

The Prince of Wales went for a traditional top hat and the Queen headed the field in a wide-brimmed, blue titfer as they led the royal procession on Day Two of Royal Ascot.

And while the Princess of Wales and the King were missing, William and Camilla got plenty of support as their royal relatives turned out in force to watch the horses.

Princess Anne was spotted with daughter Zara and her husband, former rugby star Mike Tindall.

Zara, in a pale pink fascinator, greeted members of her family with her trademark hug, a joke and a laugh, while Mike was seen embracing Prince Edward, who was at the event with wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, on their 25th wedding anniversary.

As the royals entered the parade ring, William took a shine to a large tassel on his cousin Eugenie's hat and shared a joke with the princess and her sister Beatrice.