Royal Ascot 2026 Sunglasses
Royal Ascot 2026 runs from Tuesday, 16 June, to Saturday, 20 June 2026, at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England. This year's five-day British flat racing festival features 35 scheduled races and a record-breaking total prize fund of £19.4 million, the highest in the event's history. King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially opened the meeting, leading the traditional Royal Procession from Windsor Castle down the course in horse-drawn landaus. First held in 1711 by Queen Anne, Royal Ascot remains one of the most prestigious events on the British sporting and social calendar, attracting royalty, celebrities, racing enthusiasts, and fashion's best-dressed guests from around the world.
Racing begins daily at 2:30pm BST, with seven world-class races taking place each afternoon. Equally famous for its fashion as its sporting spectacle, Royal Ascot maintains strict dress codes across its Royal, Queen Anne, Village, and Windsor Enclosures. Statement millinery, top hats, elegant tailoring, and formal occasionwear continue to define the event's unique atmosphere. Naturally, sunglasses have become an essential finishing touch, offering guests the perfect balance of style and practicality during long summer afternoons trackside.
PS: This blog is updated from the latest Royal Ascot events down to the tournament's opening days.
Day Three – 18 June
Lottie Moss wore Fendi First Crystal FE4075US 12A oval sunglasses in ruthenium with dark grey lenses.
Stanley Tucci delivered a dual eyewear moment at the Ascot Racecourse.
First, he arrived in David Beckham Eyewear DB 7046/S sunglasses with tortoiseshell temples (now discontinued),
before later changing into Oliver Peoples Afton optical glasses in matte black (also discontinued).
However, a shiny black version remains available in-stock with limited quantities.
Stanley Tucci's wife Felicity Blunt, opted for Linda Farrow Finn round sunglasses.
Day Two – 17 June
Owner Prince Saud bin Khalid, whose horse Blue Bolt won the Duke of Cambridge Stakes, wore black Saint Laurent Sun SL 619 001 sunglasses.
This sophisticated frame is down to its last piece in stock.
Racegoer Klaudia Konopka delivered a masterclass in monochromatic dressing, pairing her all-white ensemble with black and white CHANEL 6056 1656/53 sunglasses featuring warm brown lenses.
Day One – 16 June
Equestrian Zara Tindall wore transparent pink Bvlgari BV8252 sunglasses featuring distinctive curved gold temples. Originally released as part of the Spring 2023 collection, this elegant style has now been discontinued.
Actor Harrison Osterfield wore Jimmy Choo JC5050U rectangular sunglasses in dark tortoiseshell featuring blue lenses.
We currently stock Jimmy Choo JC5050U in black and transparent beige; however, the exact colourway worn by Harrison Osterfield is available for pre-order by enquiring with our team.
Fashion designer Eleanor Wellesley opted for Alaïa AA0055S rounded sunglasses in black. This frame is available for pre-order by enquiring with our team.
Lady Sabrina Percy wore black Fendi FF Diamonds FE40140U oval sunglasses featuring the gold double F logo on the temples.
We currently stock Fendi FE40140U in brown-grey patterned frame with green lenses (last piece available). The exact colourway worn by Lady Sabrina Percy is also available for pre-order by enquiring with our team.
Actor Sean Teale opted for Chimi 02 sunglasses in transparent grey.
Royal Ascot is only just getting underway, and the celebrity eyewear sightings are already proving as captivating as the racing itself. Be sure to check back throughout the week as we continue to update this guide with the latest sunglasses spotted on royals, celebrities, and distinguished guests attending Royal Ascot 2026.
As the home of luxury eyewear, Pretavoir remains the most comprehensive sources for celebrity sunglasses sightings, helping you discover and shop the exact styles worn by the world's most influential names.
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