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Took this picture of Mum in the morning to send to Erika's nusery, to let them know she'd be picking Erika up later on.10:56:41
On arrival in Ascot, on the walk from the station to the racecourse.11:20:03
Me and Chie enjoying our first glass of Champagne of the day.11:20:07
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Attempted a different background, not sure if it's better or worse.11:20:25
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Chie sitting outside the Wyndham Club, as the weather wasn't too bad at the start of the day.
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Collection of empty Bollinger bottles.11:51:07
This was the best setting of the day's photos, although it took a few attempts to get right...11:51:08
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....I think this is my favourite picture of the day, me and Chie at the entrance to the Royal Enclosure.11:55:54
Taking a stroll around the race course before lunch.11:56:31
Unfortunately blurry picture taken by a member of staff.12:27:59
Me and Chie in the Wyndham Club at lunch.
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Chie pulling another funny face after lunch.13:28:13
Top hats galore.13:29:42
Still relatively quiet out on the lawns.
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Chie on the escalator.13:40:22
Good view from up here.14:08:56
Me on the escalator.14:08:59
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Chie wiht the band behind her.14:12:00
The Royal Procession going past. Can just about see the Queen, in pink, here.14:12:02
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Prince Charles and Camilla in this Landau.14:12:11
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Not quite sure who is in this one.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge here.14:12:26
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In the parade ring, most of the senior Royals in shot here.14:17:43
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The second race?14:37:11
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Went back to the Wyndham Club after the second race for coffee and petit fours.
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Back outside again.15:09:45
Me looking whimsical.15:13:17
Although I was far more interested in top hats and Champagne, I thought I should probably take some pictures of the actual race horses.15:13:18
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Chie on one of the stools here, recreating a scene from 13 (!) years ago, the last time we came to Royal Ascot.15:46:39
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Back to the parade ring again.15:57:49
Can't really see very well but Prince William is presenting an award here.
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Very mixed weather today.16:45:06
Back at the Wyndham Club for afternoon tea.16:45:08
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Chie with our afternoon tea stand.
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Close up on the cakes.17:21:08
Shortly before leaving, a few last shots in morning dress.17:21:09
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On arrival back at home, some pictures with Erika while we were still wearing our Royal Enclosure garb.
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