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    1. Style

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival kicks off this year's racing season. See all the style, stars & extraordinary hats on show at the annual meet.

    By Claire Blackmore
    Published 12 March 2014 In Features

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    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
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    Cheltenham Festival kicks off this year's racing season. See all the style, stars & extraordinary hats on show at the annual meet.

    Cheltenham Festival kicks off this year's racing season. See all the style, stars & extraordinary hats on show at the annual meet.

    Zara Tindall Chats With Girlfriends

    Zara Tindall Chats With Girlfriends

    Zara Tindall At The Cheltenham Races 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Zara Phillips enjoyed another day out at the Cheltenham Races, donning a second ivory ensemble but this time with a sweet cream feathered hat.

    Lily Allen Wins Big At Cheltenham

    Lily Allen Wins Big At Cheltenham

    Lily Allen At The Cheltenham Races 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Lily Allen was certainly enjoying her Cheltenham experience on Friday as she clutched to betting tickets and launched her arms in the air with what seemed like a pretty firm victory.

    Lily Allen Celebrates A Win At Cheltenham

    Lily Allen Celebrates A Win At Cheltenham

    Lily Allen At The Cheltenham Races 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Lily Allen takes her recent reign of good fortune to the races and it looks like it really worked out for her...

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    Princess Anne Talks To Friends At The Races

    Princess Anne Talks To Friends At The Races

    Princess Anne At The Cheltenham Races 2014
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    Princess Anne steps out in a regal red coat with a simple black winter hat as she enjoys the races with her peers.

    Holly Branson Giggles With Friends At Cheltenham

    Holly Branson Giggles With Friends At Cheltenham

    Holly Branson At The Cheltenham Races 2014
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    Socialite Holly Branson enjoyed a box with friends at the Cheltenham Festival this weekend, donning her sunglasses against the March rays.

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    Holly Branson Enjoys The Races From The Sidelines

    Holly Branson Enjoys The Races From The Sidelines

    Holly Branson At The Cheltenham Races 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Richard Branson's eldest Holly appeared to be winning as she smiled and laughed with pals from the sidelines.

    Kirsty Gallacher Watches The Races From The Sidelines

    Kirsty Gallacher Watches The Races From The Sidelines

    Kirsty Gallacher At The Cheltenham Races 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Kirsty Gallacher looked demure in a navy ensemble with matching fascinator pinned into her neat bun.

    Jockey Davey Russell Celebrates His Gold Cup Win

    Jockey Davey Russell Celebrates His Gold Cup Win

    Jockey Davey Russell At The Cheltenham Races 2014
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    Jockey Davey Russell celebrated a big win with Lord Windermere. He kisses the gold cup as he celebrates at the 2014 Cheltenham Races.

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    Dr Ronan Lambe And Wife Ann Clutch The Gold Cup

    Dr Ronan Lambe And Wife Ann Clutch The Gold Cup

    Dr Ronan Lambe And Wife Ann At The Cheltenham Races 2014
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    Lord Windermere owner, Dr Ronan Lambe clutches the prestigious gold cup for a perfect perfect shot with wife Ann.

    Zara Tindall Shares A Snap With A Security Guard

    Zara Tindall Shares A Snap With A Security Guard

    Zara Tindall At The Cheltenham Races 2014
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    Representing the people's royal family, Zara Phillips stops for a picture with a member of the security staff at the event.

    Lily Allen Enjoys A Day Out At Cheltenham

    Lily Allen Enjoys A Day Out At Cheltenham

    Lily Allen At The Cheltenham Races 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Lily Allen showed off her versatile fashion credentials at the Cheltenham races, smartening up in a charcoal two-piece and silk neck scarf.

    Dolly Maude and Kirsty Gallacher Arrive At The Races

    Dolly Maude and Kirsty Gallacher Arrive At The Races

    Dolly Maude and Kirsty Gallacher At The Cheltenham Races 2014
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    Kirsty Gallacher was joined by Zara Phillips' maid of honour Dolly Maude as she joins the royal party at the Cheltenham Festival.

    Paul Carberry Celebrates Winning The Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle

    Paul Carberry Celebrates Winning The Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle

    Paul Carberry At The Cheltenham Races 2014
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    Paul Carberry wins the Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle on Very Good, proving that the horse could really live up to his name.

    Davy Russell Is Elated With The Gold Cup

    Davy Russell Is Elated With The Gold Cup

    Davy Russell At The Cheltenham Races 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Davy Russell takes the obligatory 'drinking from the gold cup' shot as he celebrates a giant Cheltenham win.

    Daryl Jacob Gives A Thumbs Up After The Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle

    Daryl Jacob Gives A Thumbs Up After The Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle

    Daryl Jacob At The Cheltenham Races 2014
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    Daryl Jacob gives the thumbs up as he finishes the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle on Lac Fontana.

    Clare Balding Studies A Race Card At The Cheltenham Races 2014

    Clare Balding Studies A Race Card At The Cheltenham Races 2014

    At The Cheltenham Races 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Clare Balding continued her coverage of the Cheltenham event. She swats up on a programme as she preps for another jaunt to camera.

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Zara Phillips stepped out in the sunshine to toast the first day of Cheltenham Festival 2014 donning large black sunglasses, a chic cream coat, pretty pearls and a statement headpiece complete with intricate feathers looped around in a chic bow. The hat parade has begun...

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Getting her post-pregnancy styling spot on, Zara Phillips cosied up in a bow detailed cream coat with a small structured collar and dome waist keeping her figure concealed under a wealth of chic material.

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    The 32-year-old royal, who scooped a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics as a member of the Great Britain Eventing Team, fuelled her passion for horses with a day of action packed competition at Cheltenham Festival.


    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Taking a day off from baby duties, the new mum-of-one joined husband Mike Tindall and a group of friends at the races without baby Mia Grace by her side.

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Zara Phillips at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Seemingly in high spirits, beaming Zara showed off her new mum glow, looking happy and healthy as she made her way to the racecourse to watch proceedings. 

    Alice Plunkett at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Alice Plunkett at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Channel 4's Racing presenter Alice Plunkett joined the royals at Cheltenham Festival 2014 to report on the first prestigious race meet of the season. Indulging in the must-have hat, the former jockey opted for a sweeping tribly for the start day of the races.

    Click on for more glorious headwear at Cheltenham...

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Racegoer attending Ladies Day Cheltenham Races 2014

    Racegoer attending Ladies Day Cheltenham Races 2014

    Cheltenham Races 2014
    (Image credit: PA Photos)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Camilla Henderson at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Camilla Henderson at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Camilla Henderson at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cara Meehan hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Hats at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Princess Anne

    Princess Anne

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Princess Anne

    Princess Anne

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Zara Phillips

    Zara Phillips

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Zara Phillips

    Zara Phillips

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

    Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Tessa Henderon

    Tessa Henderon

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Annabel Waley Cohen

    Annabel Waley Cohen

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
    (Image credit: Rex)

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
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    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
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    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
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    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
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    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Fashion at Cheltenham Festival 2014

    Cheltenham Festival 2014
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