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The couple took part in the traditional carriage procession the Royal Family make onto the racecourse to signal the start of the day.

The event's promoters and the racecourse have been approached for comment.

There had been much attention paid when the princess did not take part in an engagement at the Ascot racecourse.

Dozens of people required medical assistance because of heat-related illness on the second day of Royal Ascot, racecourse officials have confirmed.

The event, one of the highlights of the summer social calendar, is taking place over five days at the Berkshire racecourse and is expected to draw more than 250,000 spectators.