The Royal Ascot never fails to bring royal watchers the perfect dose of fashion that we, frankly speaking, absolutely need in our lives.
And this was why waiting a whole two years for the annual style-extravaganza to take place was a little unsettling.
But never fear, fellow fashion fiends - the royals are back in force for the 2021 Royal Ascot - masks and all - and you can bet it's everything we hoped for and more.
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The horse racing event takes place each year in Ascot, located in the Berkshire region.
It's an event which sees royals from all corners gather in their Sunday best to watch the event go down on the perfectly manicured track.
In 2020, the event was understandably cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But this year, it looks to be back in full force - and the royal fashion stakes are already at an all-time high.
Keep scrolling to spot our favourite royals at the Royal Ascot.
![Sophie of Wessex [led the fashion stakes](https://www.nowtolove.com.au/royals/british-royal-family/sophie-wessex-royal-ascot-68063|target="_blank") on day two of Ascot by wearing shades of beautiful purple. She was accompanied by her husband Prince Edward.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/now/2021/06/17/1623888475748_GettyImages-1323935085.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![The Countess of Wessex is a fashion veteran at Ascot - the picture evidence [is here](https://www.nowtolove.com.au/fashion/fashion-trends/sophie-of-wessex-fashion-57014|target="_blank").](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/now/2021/06/16/1623795253987_SophieWessexMask.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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