Pomp and ceremony

Some had been up all night worrying about being targeted by fur protesters Photograph: Daniel Berehulak/Getty

Did you know they say showing more than half an inch of shirt at the cuff of a jacket is for show-offs? Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Some of the follically challenged attendees could have done with making their toupees just a touch more realistic Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Sarah Jessica Parker was reported to be 'delighted' that the floral lapel corsage she popularised on Sex and the City proved to have such cross-party appeal Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

The photographer attempted to reassure his subjects that ermine at the collar is always flattering on the complexion Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Too late, he realised he should probably have ironed the pussy bow collar of his blouse Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

The young refugees from the Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album sleeve hold their breath and hope Her Majesty wouldn't spot them Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP

Darling, are you quite sure the rubies with the diamonds, the gold and the pearls aren't too much? Photograph: Steve Parson/AP

Royal blue, mink and a tiara. Well, what better day to channel Her Majesty's style? Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

A scene typical of any fashionable event: the younger generation wear 'statement' tights and do funny dancing; older women stand on the sidelines wearing wrap dresses Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Ice blue: the power pastel. Soft, but with a wintry chill. Do not cross this woman Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Notice the single glove: isn't it marvellous they invite traffic policewomen to these events? Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Canary yellow cocktail dress, mannish jacket, funny hat. Luella Bartley had better watch her spot on the catwalk schedule Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Looks like someone's spotted Theresa May's latest pair of LK Bennetts Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Sweetie, Ascot was six months ago Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

LOVE the outsize button, outsize poppy combination. And how this season is that clutch bag? Style queen of the day, we salute you Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Chartreuse may make you feel a bit sick to look at, but it's actually very fashionable. Get you, Sarah, with your eye for the zeitgeist colour Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian