Don't let the demure appearance fool you. Audrey Hepburn, better known as Eliza Doolittle in 1964 film My Fair Lady, knew how to scream obscenities with the best of them -- especially at the races.
Fairest of them all —
Don't let the demure appearance fool you. Audrey Hepburn, better known as Eliza Doolittle in 1964 film My Fair Lady, knew how to scream obscenities with the best of them -- especially at the races.
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In this famous scene at Britain's most prestigious horse race -- Royal Ascot -- Hepburn shocks high society by yelling: "C'mon Dover! Move yer bloomin' arse!"
Ladylike behavior? —
In this famous scene at Britain's most prestigious horse race -- Royal Ascot -- Hepburn shocks high society by yelling: "C'mon Dover! Move yer bloomin' arse!"
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And where did she horrify high society? None other than Ascot's exclusive Royal Enclosure. The first class ticket area includes the best seats in the stand, luxury marquees (pictured) and private track side gazebos.
Royal reception —
And where did she horrify high society? None other than Ascot's exclusive Royal Enclosure. The first class ticket area includes the best seats in the stand, luxury marquees (pictured) and private track side gazebos.
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The plush marquees feature escalators, chandeliers and fine dining. Expect to mingle with royalty, lords and real fair ladies. "It's just incredibly beautiful," said Nick Smith, head of communications. "Imagine the smartest restaurants you've ever seen."
Not your average marquee —
The plush marquees feature escalators, chandeliers and fine dining. Expect to mingle with royalty, lords and real fair ladies. "It's just incredibly beautiful," said Nick Smith, head of communications. "Imagine the smartest restaurants you've ever seen."
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Of course, not just anyone can get in. Guests must be sponsored by someone who has attended four times. Overseas visitors can bypass the sponsorship, but their application -- including character references -- must still be approved by their country's High Commission.
Tight security —
Of course, not just anyone can get in. Guests must be sponsored by someone who has attended four times. Overseas visitors can bypass the sponsorship, but their application -- including character references -- must still be approved by their country's High Commission.
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Tradition rules at Royal Ascot, with Queen Elizabeth (pictured here with Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles) opening the event in a horse-drawn carriage. Her Majesty is also a keen thoroughbred owner, boasting 20 winning horses in the history of the festival.
Fit for a queen —
Tradition rules at Royal Ascot, with Queen Elizabeth (pictured here with Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles) opening the event in a horse-drawn carriage. Her Majesty is also a keen thoroughbred owner, boasting 20 winning horses in the history of the festival.
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Ascot has strict rules on clothing, with fashion police (pictured) keeping an eye out for inappropriate hemlines, footwear and headgear.
Fashion police —
Ascot has strict rules on clothing, with fashion police (pictured) keeping an eye out for inappropriate hemlines, footwear and headgear.
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Top hats and demure dresses are a must for guests in the Royal Enclosure (pictured).
High society —
Top hats and demure dresses are a must for guests in the Royal Enclosure (pictured).
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Over in the Silver Ring section -- offering the cheapest tickets -- it's a different story, with guests simply required to wear smart clothes.
Class divide —
Over in the Silver Ring section -- offering the cheapest tickets -- it's a different story, with guests simply required to wear smart clothes.
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