Ascot is consider as deep rooted, very British traditions that separate us from other british cultures. The official nature of Ascot illustrates just how important it is of having the Royal Family out and about in action amongst the ordinary people . The international news reports of the arrivals by carriage, commentary upon who’s wearing what, hats of course, and a comprehensive sophistication and well mannered nature that conceals the real purpose, which is of course having a bet.

The Royals add a distinguished edge to the proceeding and are on the whole, heavily concerned with horses. At Royal Ascot however, the Royal Family are more significant in that they dictate parts of the day in particular the sense of style. The Royals are not regarded as trend setters within the fashion world but Royal Ascot is their time when it comes to making a distinguished and elegant affair they are in a class of their own.

Mr James Sherwood, a well known style expert stated about The Queen, `In the last decade the queen has blossomed and looks both happy and glorious. This is largely due to her dresser Angela Kelly and younger designers such as Stewart Parvin. As Miuccia Prada recently said, the Queen is modestly the most elegant woman on the planet.`

James is one of the commentator at Royal Ascot for the BBC and observed `It is the people who try to dress dreadfully to get on the telly who I usually have the sternest words for.` with such a critical eye, there are many warnings from all style guru’s that to pick your outfit for Ascot is all about remaining within those all important guidelines.

The new guidelines are a direct result of the anti-‘WAG’ feeling and to continue with the sense of occasion. For women any strapless, halter necked, spaghetti strapped necklines are not welcomed. All stomach area’s must be covered and trousers must be full length and if possible part of a ensemble. Skirts or dress length must be no higher than two inch above the knee and bare legs are considered inappropriate. Ladies must be dressed in a traditional hat or "substantial fascinators." The handbook also warns against streaky tan lines, chewing gum, using mobile phones and remarks that underwear are essential but we have no need to see them.

Her Royal Highness opted for pastels so too did the Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Anne, The Countess of Wessex and Some other members of the Royal house. However, much was made of the more youthful female Royals including Zara Phillips who had been seen as a rebel looked incredibly stylish and elegant in her 50’s inspired outfit. It was Eugenie’s hem line that raised more than a few eyebrows as it is on the shorter side of knee length and possibly more than two inch above the knee, but the Royal Ascot spokesperson professed to not to have noticed and claimed "As long as it is not a miniskirt and is in keeping with the rest of the outfit then the wearer would be allowed into the Royal Enclosure."

Chelsea is a freelance scribe, writing intermittent overviews on anythingequine.co.uk, who specialise in a range of equine clothes and horse riding boots.