Royal first for Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at Ascot

Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi took part in the royal carriage procession on day two of Royal Ascot.

It marked the first time Edo had taken part in the royal tradition since marrying into the royal family back in July 2020.

The couple were in the third carriage together with the Queen's cousin Princess Alexandra as well as the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Penelope Knatchbull.

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It's not exactly known why the duo sat facing backwards in the carriage as opposed to the usual forward-facing seats occupied by members of the royal family.

Edo was decked out in a top hat and tails, while Beatrice wore a knee-length cream dress with a high neck and a pleated skirt.

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Leading the procession along the famous Straight Mile again on the second day of the annual meet was Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

While Prince Edward and wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex followed in the second carriage.

Sophie looked lovely in a blue lace ruffled shirt dress, with a matching coloured floral hat.

The royals arrived into the Parade Ring ahead of the first race of the day, the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes, while the big race for the day is the prestigious Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes.

Her Majesty, who is believed to be watching on from Windsor Castle – which is 11km away or less than a 15 minute drive – again skipped the race meet but it is hoped the 96-year-old will make an appearance trackside on at least one of the five days.

The keen racegoer and horse breeder actually has over ten horses racing across the week.