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The famous horse race at Ascot attracts people of all stripes: here two women in figure-hugging dresses and with picnic baskets stroll across the grounds.
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These gentlemen stroll across the field in tails and top hats.
There is a dress code: for men, a top hat is the headgear of choice.
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Yes, that's right, the race takes place in Great Britain.
The Union Jack reflected here on this visitor's glasses is a clear indication.
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The heat wave has already arrived in England.
A visitor helps himself with this fan.
It goes well with the man's outfit.
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An explosives search dog takes a break.
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The buffet is open: Two visitors to the horse race look at the delicacies.
Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images/Ascot Racecourse
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British high society meets in Ascot – it also looks a bit fancier there when ladies and gentlemen are having a picnic.
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David Davies / dpa
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Dress to impress: This visitor chose a very suitable accessory – a handbag with a horse.
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Some guests also arrive by horse-drawn carriage.
This is of course much more elegant than with a Bentley.
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Adam Davy / dpa
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A dream in sunset colors: These ladies have coordinated their colors.
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Kirstin Sinclair / Getty Images for Royal Ascot
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Finally gone: A visitor has rid himself of his top hat and tails.
The organizers had previously announced that they would not pay close attention to the dress code given the high temperatures.
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The bookies are gearing up for another day at Ascot.
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The hats have actually always been more important at this event than the horses or athletes.
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Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
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You'd think someone is shooting another Downton Abbey movie here.
Ascot looks like it did 100 years ago.
Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images/Ascot Racecourse
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