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.

Docklands claimed victory in a thrilling battle with favourite Rosallion in the opening race at a gloriously sunny Royal Ascot on Tuesday, the start of five days of high-class racing, fashion and big-stakes betting at the famous English course.