Queen arrives at Ascot with Princess Alexandra and Autumn Phillips - who are they?
THE QUEEN has arrived at Royal Ascot for the second day of Ascot. Queen Elizabeth II arrived sat next to Princess Alexandra, who she has been seen with often recently. Autumn Phillips also attended, but who are these two women?
The Queen arrived at Royal Ascot again looking lovely in a pale shade of blue.
She added pearl earrings and a pearl necklace to the look, with a diamond star brooch.
Next to her sat a lady wearing cream, who might look familiar to some.
She is a little-known royal, Princess Alexandra.
A blonde in a blue dress, Autumn Phillips, also rode in the royal carriages.
Who are these ladies and how are they related to Her Majesty?
Queen at Ascot: Princess Alexandra and Autumn Phillips - who are they?
Who is Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy?
Princess Alexandra, 81, is a close friend of the Queen.
She has been seen with the Queen often recently and also attended the Most Noble Order of the Garter Ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 18.
She attended the Epsom Derby with Her Majesty on June 2.
Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, is 52nd in line to the throne.
She is a cousin to the Queen and a cousin once removed to the Queen’s husband Prince Philip, 96.
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Princess Alexandra is a working member of the Royal Family and so is a patron on many charities.
Who is Autumn Phillips?
Autumn Phillips, 40, is the wife of Peter Phillips.
He is the son of Princess Anne, making Autumn the Queen’s granddaughter in law.
Autumn, originally from Montreal, Canada, married her husband in 2008.
They have two children, Isla and Savannah Phillips.
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Before she married the royal she worked at a bartender and model, before going on to appear in TV series sirens.
Meghan Markle attended Royal Ascot yesterday.
Meghan smiled at the cameras as she looked directly at photographers.
She wore a black and white hat and a white coat with floral brocade detail.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will later present the winning trophy for the St James' Palace Stakes.