After Royal Ascot, King George Weekend is the second most glamorous race at Ascot. It is a more relaxed but still elegant occasion where the racegoers showcase their summer style, bask in the sunshine on the racecourse’s lawns (weather permitting) and/or cool off in the many bars and restaurants. The action is held across two days, this year Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July 2026.

Official Dress Code in the King Edward VII Enclosure & Hospitality Areas

Guests are required to dress for a smart summer occasion. Millinery is not compulsory, but hats and headpieces are encouraged. Examples of acceptable attire include but are not limited to: A dress, suit or jumpsuit with a hat or headpiece. Trainers are not allowed. Fancy dress, novelty attire and sportswear are also not permitted. Ladies, We Say… Not limited to the restrictive dress codes of Royal Ascot, this is the time to show off your summer style without thinking of hemlines or the widths of shoulder straps.

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However for a graceful sweeping entrance, a maxi dress is always a safe bet for the summertime. Leblon London’s Kelia Pleated Dress features a fitted bodice with pronounced shoulder pads and long flowing pleated skirt, £720.00 Although headwear is not compulsory, ladies are encouraged to wear a hat, with many ladies embracing the racing atmosphere and sporting a beautiful hat, headpiece or fascinator. London milliner, Katherine Elizabeth’s Glyndebourne matches perfectly with the dress. A classic boater style with a sinamay brim and a green crin edge plus silk flowers. £665.00 The beauty of a maxi dress is that you can wear low heels, but that doesn’t mean you have to  forgo the glamour. Casadei’s  Venus Samurai Sandal in sunshine yellow metallic leather sports an 8cm cone heel which is high enough as an alternative to the stiletto but easier to walk in. Were £635.00, now £317.50 Accessorise with Dower and Hall’s Square Peridot Hammered Huggie Hoops in sterling silver with yellow gold vermeil finish, accented with a gemstone drop combining peridot and pink tourmaline. Were £295.00 now £206.00. Plus their Peridot Orissa Bracelet -a sterling silver ball chain finished with  yellow gold vermeil and faceted peridot beads. £115.00 Pop on a pair of green sunglasses such as Longchamp’s Sunglasses Green – Plant Based Resin £160.00 Add a  touch of soft pink in the form of Lalage Beaumont’s  Maya Mignon Leather Handbag £775.00

Dress Code for the Queen Anne & Winning Post Enclosures

Whilst they encourage racegoers to dress for a smart occasion, no formal Dress Code applies in the Queen Anne and Winning Post Enclosure during either the Flat or Jumps season, with the exception of Royal Ascot. However, during the Flat season at Ascot, guests generally choose to dress for a smart occasion. Millinery is not compulsory, but hats and fascinators are encouraged. Fancy dress, novelty attire and sportswear are not permitted.

For understated elegance choose  NYLA DRESS by BAÉ – a midi length column silhouette in powder pink, with a boat neckline at the front and a plunging u shape on the back. Crafted in Mikado fabric £496.96. If understated elegance is not for you, NYLA DRESS + BELT BOW WITH FEATHERS by BAÉ is transformed into a statement piece. The Belt Bow is adorned with delicate feathers that sit around the waist like a peplum. Plus the belt is removable to give you options on styling. £604.07 Add a contrasting deeper pink with Elena Shvab Millinery’s Anais, pink and ivory fascinator hat with pleated decor on a straw tear drop shape. £392.00. Many of the ladies wear high heels with their summer dresses but it can be difficult walking on the sloping lawns. Casadei’s Belle Epoque Sandal   feature embellished tone-on-tone jewelled heels adding glamour to a minimalist upper and low block heel, ideal for a day at the races. In baby pink, were £855.00 now £427.50 Team with Lalage Beaumont’s Fonteyn Clutch in rose pink croc printed Italian calf leather. £695.00 Accessorise with Sif Jakob’s  Roccanova earrings made of 18 karat gold plated 925 Sterling silver, with white facet cut and dark pink emerald cut zirconia. £125.00  and pop on Longchamp’s pink Sunglasses of Plant Based Resin £160.00

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Elena Shvab Millinery courtesy of Elena Shvab

Katherine Elizabeth Millinery images courtesy of Katherine Elizabeth

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Lalage Beaumont images courtesy of pr agency CiCi PR

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Casadei and Marchon Eyewear (Longchamp) images courtesy of pr agency Purple PR