The most outrageous Royal Ascot hats ever

While the <strong><a href="/tags/0/british-royals">Royal Family</a></strong> members who grace the races at one of the most prestigious social events of the summer sometimes steal the show, <a href="/tags/0/royal-ascot/"><strong>Royal Ascot</strong></a> and its strict dress code also sees some show-stopping accessories. <p>Since hats remain compulsory, British society ladies have celebrated the annual horse-racing event while showcasing their sense of style with some truly wild headpieces. From royal baby-themed fascinators to elaborate, structural chapeaus, click through the gallery for the most outrageous Ascot hats ever... <p>Photos: &copy; Getty Images
This racing fan stepped out with an appropriate selection of books on her head for Day 3 in 2019! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
We love this look, compete with teacups and a teapot pouring floral tea onto this woman's head! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
This attendee was horsing around with her headpiece - a colourful painted picture of an equine character complete with feather flourishes! <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
Racegoer <strong>Jackie St Clair</strong> was ready to take flight with her bird-themed headpiece, complete with a bird cage and ivy vines. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
<strong>Isabell Kristensen</strong> didn't have to stop to smell the roses at Royal Ascot - she was wearing one! <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
Somewhere over the rainbow (and the feathers!) Royal Ascot was in full swing. <p>Photo: &copy; Leon Neal/Getty Images
This attendee brought a taste of the tropics to the races on a sunny day, donning an oversized confection that included philodendron leaves, orchids, birds of paradise and a Toucan to boot! <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
This geometric fascinator looked like a science experiment! <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
Racegoer <strong>Katrin Fahrenbruck</strong> had fellow revellers seeing red thanks to her feathery spiral topper. <p>Photo: &copy; Leon Neal/Getty Images
Guest <strong>Debra Day</strong> tulle-d around with the equestrian theme. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Actress <strong>Anna Friel</strong> took "a feather in your cap" to a whole new level. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Aviation-themed hats made a splash on Ladies Day. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
This guest made a rosy impression on day two of Ascot 2016. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
This equestrian fan's hat is in full bloom. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Talk about scooping out the competition. This elaborate headpiece made of plastic spoons caught everyone's attention at the races. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
This Ascot attendee was the cherry on top of Ladies Day. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
A patriotic racing fan recreated the Union Jack with this colourful topper. <p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
Staying true to the event’s raison d’être, a pair of equestrian enthusiasts wore chapeaus in the shape of pink horses. <p>Photo: © Chris Jackson/Getty Images
This determined Ascot-goer was not about to let a little weight bear down on her over-the-top fashion parade. Photo: © Getty
Another fashion-forward guest wanted a hat that would be “out of this world.” Mission accomplished! <p>Photo: © CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images
Eccentric British TV presenter <strong>Anneka Svenska</strong> stood out from the Ascot crowd in a sculptural, Dr. Seuss-worthy headpiece. Photo: © Samir Hussein/WireImage
One racegoer was keen to flaunt her British pride with a tea party-inspired hat complete with blackberry tarts and teacups. Photo: © Samir Hussein/WireImage
How grand: This woman’s grand piano-themed hat hit all the right Ascot style notes. <p>Photo: © Samir Hussein/WireImage
Racegoer <strong>Laura Nelson</strong> carried the likeness of the Olympic torch on her crown as a tribute to the international games. <p>Photo: © Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
A fromage fiend wore an oversized hat shaped like blue stilton cheese. <p>Photo: © Anwar Hussein/WireImage
Inspired by the UK artist Louise Dear, model <strong>Carla Creegan</strong> wore a lavish piece of art on her head as commissioned by Castle Galleries. <p>Photo: © Ben Pruchnie/[SOURCE CREDIT For Castle Galleries].
Prince George mania had reached its peak when this royalist wore a royal baby-themed chapeau. <p>Photo: © CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images
An elaborate, Union Jack-inspired headpiece is not out of place at the Royal Ascot, where British-themed hats of all shapes and sizes are the order of the day. <p>Photo: © by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
A female racegoer was out to impress in a hat made from peacock feathers at the annual event. <p>Photo: © Indigo/Getty Images
This creative lady took the racing theme quite literally, donning a miniature sculpture of a race track on her wide-brimmed hat. <p>Photo: © CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images
This racegoer's flamboyant flamingo fascinator seems rather conservative by comparison. <p>Photo: © should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/GettyImages
Fashion designer <strong>Larisa Katz</strong> put her avant-garde skills to good use by constructing an elaborate ensemble made entirely out of chocolate packaging. <p>Photo: © Getty
Can you bee-lieve this racegoer's hat from 2019? <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/WireImage
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