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Glam racegoers flood into Epsom for Ladies’ Day as fans get in Jubilee spirit with brilliant Union Jack outfits

GLAMOROUS racegoers have piled into Epsom for Ladies' Day as they get into the Jubilee spirit.

Punters are arriving at the ever-popular event dressed to impress as the UK celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Musicians Elle and the Pocketbelles stand next to a crown made of balloons
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Musicians Elle and the Pocketbelles stand next to a crown made of balloonsCredit: PA
A racegoer poses in Union Jack-themed headwear
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A racegoer poses in Union Jack-themed headwearCredit: PA
Elaborate hats could be seen in every direction
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Elaborate hats could be seen in every directionCredit: PA
Plenty decided to don the Union Jack
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Plenty decided to don the Union JackCredit: Reuters
The flag could be seen in every direction
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The flag could be seen in every directionCredit: Reuters

Racegoers have pulled out all the stops as usual, donning their finest suits and best frocks.

And this year, there is a Union Jack theme running through outfits.

It wouldn't be Epsom Races without punters wearing a mindboggling array of elaborate headwear.

A number of racegoers have added a patriotic theme to their hats this time around, with Union Jacks featuring on a number of them.

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Colourful dresses can be seen all over the venue, with plenty of frills to add to the thrills of the racing.

The Queen had hoped to be in attendance for the Epsom Derby.

Royal staffers pulled out all the stops to try and get her to Epsom, despite her limited mobility.

Her majesty is a passionate horse owner and breeder.

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But The Times claim it is now unlikely that she will be able to attend the Derby.

The Queen appeared on her balcony at Buckingham Palace yesterday as she was honoured.

But after feeling "discomfort" she pulled out of today's Jubilee service at St Paul's Cathedral.

She will be represented by Prince Charles at the event.

Although Prince Andrew misses out due to Covid.

Writing exclusively for SunSport, racing hero Frankie Dettori revealed that it would be special to win the Epsom Oaks on Emily Upjohn after his hero Lester Piggott passed away.

Drag Artist Asifa Lahore is in attendance
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Drag Artist Asifa Lahore is in attendanceCredit: PA
Plenty of patriotic outfits could be seen
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Plenty of patriotic outfits could be seenCredit: Reuters
Fancy suits and dresses were the order of the day
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Fancy suits and dresses were the order of the dayCredit: PA
Racegoers revel in the festivities
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Racegoers revel in the festivitiesCredit: PA
A racegoer poses with entertainers on stilts
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A racegoer poses with entertainers on stiltsCredit: PA
Smiles could be seen all round in Epsom
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Smiles could be seen all round in EpsomCredit: PA
Glamorous punters flooded in for Ladies' Day
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Glamorous punters flooded in for Ladies' DayCredit: PA
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