It has always been the highlight of their summer calendar, but Royal Ascot took on a special significance for the royal family last week, when they were reunited following the most difficult of times.
The King and Queen looked thrilled to be joined by their relatives at the Bekshire racecourse, and the extended family appeared more united than ever as they let their hair down together for the first time in months.
After the turbulence of the past year, the strong bond between them was clear to see – the royals exchanging warm hugs, laughter and tactile shows of public support in a way we have never seen before.
The royals exchanged warm hugs and laughter in a way we have never seen before
The family’s sunny mood was matched by the weather, as the King laughed in the royal box
And the family’s sunny
