Royal Ascot 2011 - in pictures

Racegoers arrive on the opening day of Royal Ascot Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Firs things first – a spot of research into the runners and riders Photograph: Rebecca Naden/PA

Punters watch the riders in the parade ring Photograph: David Davies/PA

Early contenders in the fashion stakes Photograph: Samir Hussein/WireImage

Even the cameramen have been forced to dress up for the occasion Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Gary Lineker arrives with his wife, Danielle Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

Who soon attracts the attention of the press pack Photograph: Charlie Crowhurst/EPA

Overdose, ridden by Andreas Suborics, rides in the King's Stand Stakes Photograph: Charlie Crowhurst/EPA

There's no excuse for that Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

Time for a quick rest break in the shade - evidently much needed by the chap on the left Photograph: Julian Herbert/Action Images

Prohibit, ridden by Jim Crowley, wins The King Stand Stakes Photograph: Charlie Crowhurst/EPA

The Queen arrives in a horse-drawn carriage with Prince Philip at her side. Mint green, that's the colour she's gone for, in case you were desperate enough to bet on that Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

The big race of the day seems to be taking a predictable path - Frankel, ridden by Tom Queally and the odds-on-favourite at 30-100, is streaking ahead Photograph: David Davies/PA

But having taken a five-lengths lead, Frankel tires and is almost caught on the line by Zoffany Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

No doubt who they put their money on Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Queally must be rather relieved Photograph: David Davies/PA