In pictures: Final day of Royal Ascot
Thousands of people have showed up in style to mark the fifth and final day of Royal Ascot.
The weather has remained warm and sunny, with many racegoers donning the latest trends and colourful fashions once again.
Saturday marks the last day of the annual event in Berkshire.
To follow along with the day's events, listen to BBC Radio Berkshire's coverage which is available here.
You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
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