Queen Elizabeth’s family members are pretty recognizable, but that doesn’t mean they all go without their name tags atRoyal Ascot!
While face masks were a noticeable new accessory at this year’s posh horse racing event — and the hats on both ladies and gentleman always steal the show — name tags are also a traditional addition to outfits at the annual event.
Several royalsattended day oneof Royal Ascot on Tuesday, with many opting to wear name tags on their ensembles.Princess Anne,Prince EdwardandSophie, Countess of Wessex, all sported the green badge, which helps signal their admission into theexclusive royal box. Zara and Mike Tindall joined in as well, wearing tags that read “Mrs. Mike Tindall” and “Mike Tindall, Esq.”
Princess Anne.Chris Jackson/Getty
Mike and Zara Tindall.Shutterstock
On the other hand,Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallboth went without name tags on Tuesday as they presented the trophy to the winner of day one’s featured race, the St. James’s Palace Stakes.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince Charles and Prince Edward.Chris Jackson/Getty
Queen Elizabeth does not wear a name tag, and other royal women have followed suit in recent years. AlthoughKate Middletonhasworn onethat read “HRH The Duchess of Cambridge” in past years, she didn’t sport the accessory during her 2019 outing to the event.
Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty
Kate Middleton.Samir Hussein/WireImage
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Meghan Markleattended Royal Ascot in 2018 shortly after her wedding toPrince Harry. Although the Duke of Sussex wore his tag on his suit jacket, Meghan was seen carrying the pin but didn’t put it on her white dress.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/Getty
The British horse racing event kicked off on Tuesday, welcoming back spectators after COVID-19 restrictions prevented in-person gatherings last year.
Queen Elizabeth, 95, missed the first day of the event — but for good reason. The monarch hosted herfirst in-person audiencesince the start of the coronavirus pandemic at Windsor Castle, meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
source: people.com
