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In pictures: Racegoers arrive for Royal Ascot's first day

PA Media/James Manning A woman with a floral hat standing in front of a Union flag. She is also wearing a light blue dress and sunglasses.PA Media/James Manning
PA Media/Andrew Matthews A woman wearing an elaborate fascinator, which is very tall and contains large feathers, which are light blue and dark blue. PA Media/Andrew Matthews
The weather is expected to be sunny and dry this week
Some attendees have been spotted with extravagant headwear

Thousands of people have gathered for the first day of the glamourous Royal Ascot meeting.

More than 250,000 people are expected at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire over this week, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

The event was founded by Queen Anne in 1711 and is now well known as a key social occasion as well as a sporting event.

The racecourse said it would show "racing at its most exquisite".

BBC Radio Berkshire will have coverage throughout the week.

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