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Ascot Racecourse is steeped in Royal history, first founded by Queen Anne in 1711, with the first race in her honour held on August 11, 1711.
The Royal Ascot is an annual five-day horse-racing event attended by Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family.
Each day the Royal Family arrive in horse-drawn carriages, beginning the races on all five days with a Royal procession.
This year’s Royal Ascot began Tuesday, June 19, with races every day until Saturday, June 23.
Meghan Markle made her debut at the races yesterday, her first Royal Ascot as a member of the Royal Family.
Also in attendance were Her Majesty the Queen, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Anne and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
Travelling into Ascot Racecourse with the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex were dressed impeccably.
Meghan donned a stylish monochrome outfit, designed by Givenchy and completed her outfit with a Philip Treacy hat.
How did Meghan break the rules?
The Royal Ascot adheres to a strict dress code, requiring ladies to wear “dresses and skirts of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer” with “straps of one inch or greater.”
Men must wear “black or grey morning dress which must include: A waistcoat and tie (no cravats); A black or grey top hat; Black shoes worn with socks”.
Both Harry and Meghan paid close attention to the dress code and looked every inch the perfect Royal couple.
However, the event also requires guests to wear a name tag. Only the Queen is allowed to break this rule.
Prince Harry alongside the other Royal gentlemen wore his purple and white name tag on his suit lapel.
But Meghan opted not to affix her name tag to her dress, instead deciding to carry it around with her handbag.
All royals are expected to wear their name tag, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following Ascot rules and donning theirs last year.
Whilst breaking Ascot rules, declining to wear the name badge does not break Royal protocol.
Royal Protocol extends only for official, diplomatic and state events, dictating where to sit and who enters the room first amongst others.
One example of Royal Protocol was be seen at the Royal Wedding, in which the Queen was the last to enter St George’s Chapel, followed only by the bride and bridesmaids.
Everyone inside the Chapel stood when the Queen entered, as a mark of respect.
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