New royal favourite Harriet Sperling joked with the King on the hottest day of the year so far as she joined the family at Royal Ascot for the second time this week.
Taking part in the traditional royal procession, Charles, 76, sat next to Queen Camilla, 77, in the first carriage as it travelled past packed stands on the Berkshire course.
Harriet Sperling and her partner Peter Phillips made a glamorous appearance at Royal Ascot, riding together in a carriage during the traditional procession.