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The present Queen first went to Ascot in 1945 and has attended every year since

In 1955 Royal Ascot was cancelled because of a railway strike, she went to the July meeting instead

A ban on divorcees entering the Royal Enclosure was lifted in 1955

During the five days some 2,900 lobsters are served at the course. But only if they’re wearing top hats

There are 143 full-time staff, which increases by more than 6,000 temporary workers during Royal Ascot