In pictures: Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

Reuters A woman with a hat which has large roses - either fake or real - attached to it, is pictured smiling for the camera, while another woman with other roses on her hat stands next to her.Reuters
Getty Images A woman wearing a flamboyant red hat standing for pictures at Royal Ascot on Ladies' Day. Getty Images

Many racegoers have attended with floral-themed fascinators and hats this week.
Thursday is the third day of the five-day event.

Thousands of racegoers have donned their finery amid soaring temperatures on Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.

The five-day event in Berkshire is expected to attract 250,000 spectators.

Colourful and flamboyant hats and fascinators were again on display.

The racecourse said earlier this week that the event would show "racing at its most exquisite".

BBC Radio Berkshire's coverage of Ladies Day is available here.

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