With no sign of the Duchess of Cambridge in Ascot today it was left to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to fly the royal fashion flag. Ladies Day at Royal Ascot is famous for being the most glamorous date on the racing calendar, and as Kate stayed home with new baby Charlotte the sisters didn't disappoint, with Beatrice, especially, stepping up to the fashion plate in a perfectly put together racing outfit. Elder sister Beatrice, 26, who arrived in a carriage with her father Prince Andrew and the Queen, made sure she stood out in a bold orange and blue hat by Laura Apsit Livens.Beatrice wore a dress by one of Kate's favourite labels Beulah LondonEugenie wore a dress by Peter Pilotto and shoes by Rupert SandersonThey were joined in the Royal Box by Sophie Wessex and the QueenSophie was delighted to win in the Gold CupBut the Queen was devastated when her horse Capel Path suffered an injury during the Britannia Stakes and was taken away in an ambulance
On Tuesday _ impressed style fans in a diamante-embellished picture hat by Nerida Fraiman and an elegant mint green skirt and blouse by couturier Fiona Clare.