Royal Ascot 2019: A summer spectacle with the royal seal of approval

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21:  A racegoer wears an outsize hat for Ladies Day during Royal Ascot Day 3 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2018 in Ascot, United Kingdom. Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable race meeting, attracting many of the world's finest racehorses to compete for more than £7.3m in prize money.  (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Royal Ascot's glamour and appeal
01:35 - Source: CNN
CNN  — 

Britain’s royal family, toffs, top hats and world-class horse racing – there is little more quintessentially British than Royal Ascot.

The summer spectacle, which begins Tuesday in Berkshire, west of London, combines high fashion with the cream of Flat racing.

Soaked in tradition and glamor, the event dates back to 1711 and comes with the royal seal of approval.

Queen Elizabeth II has attended the event for more than seven decades, both as a spectator and a successful horse owner, and has enjoyed 23 winners over the years.

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