Royal Ascot is upon us again as one of the signature events on the horse racing calendar takes centre stage this week.250,000 spectators are expected to flock into the grandstands across the five days in Berkshire.

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.

Today marks the return of the biggest event in the British racing's calendar - Royal Ascot in Berkshire. 270,000 spectators are expected through the gates over the course of the five day event that promises both thrilling horse racing and head-turning fashion.