MichelleQ2
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I beleive that was the Epsom Derby, not Ascot and the reason was that the Queens horse was a favorite to win. There was a lot of family that day.
I beleive that was the Epsom Derby, not Ascot and the reason was that the Queens horse was a favorite to win. There was a lot of family that day.
jury is out on the Duchess of Gloucester's dress til I see a better picture (but I dont think it is a rave) ...however, I love her hat!
I think Eugenie's dress is a misstep; with her curves she shouldn't wear a peplum style, it makes her hips look very wide.
Ascot has hired a special "fashion police" who make sure that all the attendees comply with the dress code. Those who do not are simply not allowed in.I read - here probably - that fascinators were no longer 'allowed' at Ascot. In the pictures you can see that most women are indeed wearing more traditional hats - but I thought I espied fascinator-like hattery on one or two in the crowd. What happens to the offenders? Who decides who are offending?
I read - here probably - that fascinators were no longer 'allowed' at Ascot. In the pictures you can see that most women are indeed wearing more traditional hats - but I thought I espied fascinator-like hattery on one or two in the crowd. What happens to the offenders? Who decides who are offending?
BTW one kicker photograph in the series shown in the article HERE They got the Queen's carriage perfectly lined up. Good composition.
I think the guidilene is that those in the Royal Enclosure must wear a hat that covers the 'crown of their head'.
Sophie's outfit makes her look really dowdy. Just saw it in full as she presented a cup, it is awfully "mumsie". LOVE her hat though.
Not the Queen, but Ascot Racecourse Management.
Artemisia - I looked at the "graceful curtsey" picture. Does the queen bob back? It looks like she does in this picture, but I am thinking I have seen examples where she does not (for example, with children?) If she does this bob all the time it is quite impressive given her age!- The Queen and Prince Philip
- Queen Elizabeth
- Queen Elizabeth and Princess Haya (a very graceful curtsey)
- Princess Haya
- The Countess of Wessex 1
- The Countess of Wessex 2
- The Countess of Wessex 3
- Princess Anne
- Viscountess Linley
Gallery from Daylife
It's the angle of the picture; the Queen was making a step forward towards the Princess, so it looked like she's making a small curtsey in return.Artemisia - I looked at the "graceful curtsey" picture. Does the queen bob back? It looks like she does in this picture, but I am thinking I have seen examples where she does not (for example, with children?) If she does this bob all the time it is quite impressive given her age!
Isn't that the same thing as saying the Queen?
Also, what would be the reason for so specifying? I don't like fascinators, but....
The Earl of Wessex is there too. He came down to the paddock with the Queen. Spotted Princess Alexandra and i thought i saw Lady Helen, but it may not have been her.
Tyger said:Which explains some men wearing little bell-like structures on the 'crown of their heads' with Union Jack colors and patterns painted on them.
Who is making the guidelines? I assume the Queen?
Tyger said:Isn't that the same thing as saying the Queen?
Also, what would be the reason for so specifying? I don't like fascinators, but....
sunshine2012 said:where do you watch that? is it aired on british tv?