Harry and Meghan cheered at Royal Ascot

Crowds at the Royal Ascot races have cheered the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they joined the Queen for the opening day's carriage procession.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at Royal Ascot.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have joined the procession on day one of Royal Ascot. (AAP)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a rapturous welcome from Royal Ascot when they joined the Queen for the opening day's carriage procession.

Just four weeks after marrying, Harry and Meghan enjoyed the sights and sounds of a quintessential English summer event - a day at the races.

Thousands of racegoers cheered and applauded from the stands as the Queen's carriage led the procession down the course.

The Princess Royal and Duke of York joined their mother in the lead carriage and were followed by another carrying the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Harry and Meghan were next, with the Earl and Countess of Wessex, and waved as they travelled past the packed stands on their way to the royal box.


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Published 19 June 2018 11:52pm
Source: AAP


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