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6 Celebrities Who Joined the Royal Family at Ascot 2026

Heirs & Spares Jun 19, 2026
BY HRISHITA DAS
(L)Catherine, Princess of Wales and Sir Gareth Southgate attend day 2 of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2026. (R)Henry Cavill attends Royal Ascot 2026 for the first time. (Image Source: (L) Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo. (R) Instagram | @henrycavill
(L)Catherine, Princess of Wales and Sir Gareth Southgate attend day 2 of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2026. (R)Henry Cavill attends Royal Ascot 2026 for the first time. (Image Source: (L) Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo. (R) Instagram | @henrycavill
From Henry Cavill to James Blunt, these celebrities joined the Royal Family at Royal Ascot 2026 and brought plenty of star power to the racecourse.
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Celebrities Meet Royalty
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Celebrities Meet Royalty

Royal Ascot is always a big draw for the Royal Family, but they're never the only famous faces in attendance. This year's event saw a handful of celebrities swap the red carpet for the racecourse, turning up in their finest outfits for a day of racing, royal sightings and plenty of photo-worthy moments. From Henry Cavill to Stanley Tucci, here are all the stars who joined the royals at Ascot 2026.

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Henry Cavill
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Henry Cavill

'Superman' himself was among the celebrity guests at Royal Ascot 2026. Henry Cavill looked right at home at the famous race meeting, stepping out in a sharp grey morning suit with a waistcoat, patterned tie and the event's signature top hat. The actor kept things classic and polished, perfectly matching the traditional style that Ascot is known for.

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James Blunt
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James Blunt

James Blunt was also among the celebrity guests at Ascot this year. The singer kept things classic in a morning suit and top hat, while is wife, Sofia Wellesley, turned heads in a bright green dress paired with a matching statement hat. The couple were spotted enjoying the day from the Royal Enclosure and mingling with fellow guests, including members of the Royal Family, Zara Tindall and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, as the races got underway.

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Stanley Tucci
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Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci brought a bit of Hollywood star power to Royal Ascot this year. The actor attended with his wife, Felicity Blunt, and even took part in the Royal Procession, arriving in one of the horse-drawn carriages alongside royal guests. Dressed in a classic morning suit and top hat, Tucci looked perfectly at home at the prestigious event.

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Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell
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Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell

Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell brought plenty of star power to Royal Ascot 2026. The couple made quite the entrance at the event, arriving hand in hand for the opening day of the event. While Horner kept things traditional in a morning suit and top hat, Halliwell stayed loyal to her all-white wardrobe with a fitted dress and matching hat. The former Spice Girl stood out in a sea of colourful outfits, and the couple looked completely in their element.

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Kelly Osbourne
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Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne definitely brought one of the most memorable looks to Royal Ascot this year. While most guests leaned into florals and bright colours, Kelly went in the opposite direction with an all-black outfit topped off with a bat-shaped fascinator. The unusual headpiece was a tribute to her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, and instantly got people talking.

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