Costume code change for blazing warmth
Piers Morgan was pictured in a prime hat and tails regardless of Aintree chiefs having been pressured to loosen up their strict costume code in a uncommon transfer with temperatures set to succeed in a scorching 31C on Friday.
As Britain basks in a sun-drenched Friday, the racecourse took drastic measures to make sure punters can beat the warmth.
A tweet on Thursday confirmed racegoers might removes all hats, ties and jackets – however solely beneath sure circumstances – AFTER the 2pm Royal procession.
Temperatures on the Berkshire course reached 28C by noon and are set to peak at 31C this afternoon.
Following the royal procession, punters had been permitted to strip off their jackets, ties and even their hats – though Celia will undoubtedly have stored her epic headwear on.
Usually at Ascot, males should put on jackets and a tie within the Queen Anne, Village and Royal Enclosure.
Prime hats are a necessity within the Royal Enclosure, and there was no manner that Morgan was going to let the warmth cease him from wanting one million {dollars} on race day.
It comes amid Royal Ascot safety being stepped up forward of the third day’s racing.
