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Royal Ascot Morning Dress: A Guide for the Royal Enclosure

Royal Ascot Morning Dress: A Guide for the Royal Enclosure

The Royal Ascot Royal Enclosure is by invitation only. Attendance requires either nomination from an existing member or approval via formal application. It is, by design, a place apart—more restrained than the grandstand, and with a dress code that is closely observed.

A Note on Top Hats at Royal Ascot

A Note on Top Hats at Royal Ascot

The Royal Enclosure has rules. Some are printed, others simply understood. Among them: a proper top hat. It isn’t optional, and it isn’t a nod to nostalgia. It’s part of the dress code, same as the morning coat, waistcoat, and tie.

The Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot

The Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot

The Royal Enclosure is the most traditional and formal area of Royal Ascot. Accessible by invitation or membership only, it reflects a long-standing association with the royal family and the ceremonial side of British sporting life.