It's common to spot whimsical hats at the Royal Ascot.
However, this year racegoers matched their elaborate headwear with eye-catching face masks.
Please click on the images for a better look.
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IMAGE: Painting a gorgeous picture, singing group the Tootsie Rollers matched their pastel outfits with their hats and face masks.
All photographs: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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IMAGE: Elaborate hats along with fascinating face masks were a must-have for this horse racing season.
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IMAGE: You can see the parade ground reflected in the sunglasses of this young lady, who chose to wear quite an interesting face mask.
Photograph: Kelly Barnes/Getty Images
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IMAGE: Prince Edward chose a blue mask with the picture of a ship.
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IMAGE: This racegoer made social distancing such a glamorous concept with a cute mask.
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IMAGE: Princess Anne showed her support for a cause by choosing an Injured Jockeys Fund mask.
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IMAGE: A steward sports the Royal Ascot face mask.
Concept: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
Feature presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com
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