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Epsom Derby 2022 - Charlotte Hawkins, Judy Murray and Mary Berry lead the glam

Charlotte Hawkins, Judy Murray and Dame Mary Berry were among the stars attending the Epsom Derby on Saturday for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend.

In homage to the royal celebration, the Good Morning Britain presenter, 47, wore purple in the form of an structure off-the-shoulder gown which she teamed with an elaborate fascinator.

The headpiece was curated to look like a tiara made of dried flowers, with Charlotte wearing her blonde hair in an elegant chignon to ensure all eyes were on her statement piece.

Charlotte appeared in high spirits as she posed with jockey Frankie Dettori and AP McCoy, who wore royal racing silks for the occasion.

Judy Murray, 62, meanwhile took a walk on the wild side as she arrived in a animal print midi dress complete with knee-high split.

Charlotte Hawkins brought the glamour to the Epson Derby (PA)
Judy Murray took a walk on the wild side in an animal print dress (PA)

The tennis coach completed her look with a black fascinator and a clutch.

Former Great British Bake Off judge Mary, 87, beamed as she arrived at the races with Clare Balding also in attendance.

Downton Abbey's Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton looked focused as they looked at the bets from the stands, while Lord Grantham himself Hugh Bonneville rocked up in a tailored suit and some black shades.

Dame Mary Berry beamed for the camera (PA)
Charlotte appeared in high spirits as she posed with jockey Frankie Dettori and AP McCoy (PA)

The Queen did not attend the major sporting event on Saturday, opting to view it on television from Windsor Castle, where she has been sent a souvenir race card to follow the action.

Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton were also at the races (PA)
Lee Mack was also dressed to impress for the races (PA)

Royal doctors will be keeping a close eye on the 96-year-old head of state who suffered discomfort due to her mobility problems after a busy day of brief balcony appearances and a late night beacon lighting on Thursday.

Princess Anne, alongside her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, arrived at the sold-out racecourse in Surrey just before 1pm as part of a procession, which included her children Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, who was with her husband, former rugby player Mike.

Hugh Bonneville donned some shades (PA)
Clare Balding cut a bright figure in orange (PA)
Willie Carson wore royal silks for the forming a guard of honour (PA)

Crowds cheered and waved union flags as they made their way in to the course, with Princess Anne seen smiling.

Jubilee celebrations took place in the Queen’s absence, with 40 jockeys who have ridden for the owner-breeder donning the royal racing silks and forming a guard of honour before the national anthem was sung.

Five of the monarch’s former racehorses were also paraded, and a selection of hats inspired by the seven decades of her reign have been displayed.

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