Overview

• Temperatures peaked at 32.2°C, prompting the UK Health Security Agency’s first amber heat warning since September 2023 to caution racegoers.
• King Charles III, Queen Camilla and senior royals including the Princess Royal and Zara Tindall watched from the royal box.
• Trawlerman, ridden by William Buick, triumphed in the feature Gold Cup as the King and Queen presented the prizes in the parade ring.
• Racegoers showcased towering Jane Austen-inspired hats, recycled creations and 1960s-themed ensembles by designer Francini Keiser.
• Spectators embraced bold colours and inventive accessories—from watering can handbags to fluttering butterfly motifs—despite soaring temperatures.