Epsom revellers were battered by the wind and rain as they arrived at the Surrey Downs racecourse ahead of the Derby later.
Racegoers were seen sheltering under jackets, umbrellas and hats underneath grey skies on Saturday as they hurried through the usually sleepy village streets in Epsom.
After striking fashion and celebrity appearances marked a busy day of racing on Ladies Day on Friday, today it is royalty who will take centre stage.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to jet in by helicopter later to watch the culmination of today’s action – the famous Derby, set to take place from
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