Princess Beatrice shares a rare public kiss with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as temperatures soar at Royal Ascot
Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi packed on the PDA at Royal Ascot today as they shared a rare public kiss.
The affectionate couple were spotted laughing and pointing as they followed the day's action, clearly caught up in the excitement of the track at the Berkshire racecourse.
Beatrice, 36, embraced the early summer heatwave with a standout look that channelled garden-party chic.
Opting for a printed Monique Lhuillier dress in this season's must-have hue, sunshine yellow, the royal wowed in a bold A-line silhouette adorned with graphic florals.
Styled by Olivia Buckingham, the princess completed her look with a Justine Bradley Hill hat, a structured Mark Cross clutch and a pair of timeless Manolo Blahnik heels.
Her husband, Edoardo, 41, complemented her summery ensemble with a red velvet tie, adding a hint of playful elegance to his otherwise traditional formalwear.
And in one passionate moment, the royal couple drew in for a tender kiss amid the chaos of the races.
It seemed love was in the air at the races today, as Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips and his new girlfriend Harriet Sperling were also spotted having a smooch.
Royal Ascot, one of the most anticipated events in the British social calendar, is known not just for its high-stakes racing but also for its fashion spectacle.
Attended by members of the royal family and elite guests, it's a chance for royals to showcase their personal style.
With soaring temperatures and the official start of summer, the princess's floral moment felt perfectly timed.
And other members of The Firm once again descended on Royal Ascot amid soaring 32C temperatures.
Members of the royal family - including Peter Phillips and his new girlfriend Harriet Sperling - appeared not to break a sweat on the racecourse despite scorching temperatures during Ladies Day at the Berkshire Races.
King Charles, 76, sat next to Queen Camilla, 77, in the first carriage as it travelled past packed stands - although there was once again no sign of the Princess of Wales, who withdrew from yesterday's events at the last minute.
There were no less than 10 members of the royal family in today's official procession, keeping their cool after the UK was put on an amber heat health alert for the first time since September 2023.
But as the mercury soared well into the 30s, some racegoers began to fall ill in the baking heat.
According to the BBC, a spokesperson for the event said one person was taken to hospital, while 42 more received treatment on site.
With 41,000 spectators attending yesterday alone, staff have been giving out free water, while installing additional gazebos and parasols.
Today, Peter Phillips was once again joined by his NHS girlfriend Harriet Sperling - after they joined the official carriage procession on Tuesday - and the couple were seen holding hands and even shared a smooch in the royal enclosure.
Harriet, 45, looked radiant once again in a gorgeous yellow ensemble, adding a matching fascinator with a bow - in a display truly fit for royalty.
Peter, 47, who is King Charles's nephew and the son of Princess Anne, has been dating Harriet for over a year, after breaking up with his previous partner of three-years, Lindsay Wallace.
The duo seemed sweetly loved-up as they held hands, while Peter even matched his tie to the butter yellow shade of Harriet's dress.
Following the procession, Harriet was seen in conversation with a very amused King Charles - yet another indication that she's been granted the royal sign of approval.
In sweltering temperatures spectators swept into the famous Berkshire racecourse before the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, with the winning jockey and trainer receiving their prizes from the King and Queen.
In the second carriage today was the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh as well as Princess Anne, 74, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Charles's stylish nieces Zara Tindall, 44, and her husband Mike, 46, as well as Beatrice and her husband Edoardo, featured in the third and fourth carriage.
Zara herself looked glamorous in a monochrome Laura Green shirt dress, which she teamed with an elegant hat.
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