Royal Ascot chiefs have relaxed the dress code as racegoers are braced for the hottest day of the year so far.
With temperatures set to peak at 31C, the strict clothing rules will no longer be in force after the royal procession, led by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Gentlemen will be permitted to remove jackets, ties and hats in all enclosures during the afternoon, which features the Group 1 Coronation Stakes.
