Dressed in an elegant apricot ensemble, the Queen looked in great spirits as she and Prince Philip arrived at Royal Ascot for the fifth and final day of the annual meet.
The royal couple managed to avoid earlier showers as they lead the Royal Procession in an open carriage this afternoon.
But other racegoers were not as fortunate, with many forced to huddle under umbrellas as they made their way into the grounds this morning. Outside the enclosures, punters were seen seeking shelter under pop-up marquees and open car boots as they enjoyed picnics before placing their bets.
The weather also called for some quick fashion changes - some women abandoned their high-heels in favour of rain-safe flats, while others pulled ponchos over their summer dresses.
The fifth day of Royal Ascot is traditionally the busiest of the meet, as thousands flock to experience the finale of one of the world's most prestigious sporting events. It closes with the Diamond Jubilee Stakes - one of the great international sprint races - which was today one by Frankie Dettori.
The Queen shared a joke with the jockey as she presented him with the gold trophy after he stormed to success on Undrafted. Meanwhile, Ryan Moore looked emotional as he was handed the leading jockey trophy by Her Majesty.
Earlier in the day, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh looked relaxed as they made their way into the Royal Enclosure. Prince Philip looked smart in a morning suit and waistcoat, and complemented Her Majesty's outfit with a patterned tie.
They were joined in the Royal Enclosure by a number of high-profile racegoers including Lady Kitty Spencer, niece of Princess Diana, former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, and actor Hugh Bonneville, who attended the event with his wife, Lulu Williams.
Gracious: The Queen waves at the grandstand as she and the Duke of Edinburgh lead the Royal Procession on the final day of the meet
Attracting attention: The Queen's carriage passed one of the stands at the racecourse giving punters the chance to take pictures
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