In Pictures: Strong winds present a bit of bother at Royal Ascot

Dozens of women almost had their hats swept away by the wind

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In Pictures: Strong winds present a bit of bother at Royal Ascot

It may be sunglass weather, but the winds haven't got the memo. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--6-The straw hat is probably light enough to blow away. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--7-Despite the winds racegoers are still having plenty of fun. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--8-Luckily this young lady didn't loose her grey fascinator. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--9-The wind was blowing through her hair, and unfortunately her hat. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--10-This lady still manages to look cool while the wind attempts with her plans. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--11-While the gentleman doesn't seem to concerned about loosing his top hat, his guest is a little more bothered. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--12-Watch out, here comes another gust of wind. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--13-Don't worry, the hat is still there, for now. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--14-This hat acts a good shield for her face as winds blow. wCredit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--15-Looks like a moment from a movie scene, let's hope she manages to hang no to the hat and the call. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--16-This black hat is being held firmly so as not to be blown away. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--17-The wind is determined to steal these three hats, without success of course. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--18-What a brilliant red you're wearing on your head. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--19-This one looks like it may have been a near miss, lucky she managed to hold on to it. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--20-Those feathers are probably light enough to get carried away by the breeze, thankfully it wasn't. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--21-This photo shows racegoers getting away with the 'windswept look' barely a fascinator out of place. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--22-She does not seem to appreciate the lack of hat security the wind is causing. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--25-Well done, your hat's still there, you win this round against British weather. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--26-The wind really isn't doing these hats any favours is it? Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--27-So not what she signed up for when put on the lime green hat. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--2-And again, she does not seemed impressed by the wind. Credit: getreading

hat-holding-200618--5-Keep on pushing through, the wind hasn't won yet. Credit: getreading