Katie Stunns in Polka Dot at Epsom Races

The stars were out in force for Derby Day at Epsom Races on Saturday - and the rain certainly didn't stop the fashion parade.

and his wife Katie arrived, while actress and and her grandson also made an appearance. 

Katie, 35, looked stunning in a white and navy belted polka dot dress while DIY SOS star Nick, 63, cut a smart figure in a suit next to her.

Dame Mary, 91, meanwhile wore a pretty spotted pink dress as she proudly posed with Louis, 20.

Brookside star Claire, 55, stood out from the crowd in a bright green dress as she attended with her smartly-dressed son Jaxon, 11.

Epsom revellers were battered by the wind and rain as they arrived at the Surrey Downs racecourse ahead of the Derby later.

Racegoers were seen sheltering under jackets, umbrellas and hats underneath grey skies on Saturday as they hurried through the usually sleepy village streets in Epsom.

After striking fashion and celebrity appearances marked a busy day of racing on Ladies Day on Friday, today it is royalty who will take centre stage.

and are expected to jet in by helicopter later to watch the culmination of today's action - the famous Derby, set to take place from 4pm.

They will be coming straight from the wedding of 's son ' to nurse Harriet Sperling in Gloucestershire this afternoon.

The couple will attend the service before hurrying across the country to catch Betfred Derby Day's big race, reviving a long-held tradition of royal attendance.

Their Majesties are both patrons of the Jockey Club which owns and runs Epsom Downs Racecourse and the King's late mother Queen Elizabeth II was an avid attendee of the Derby, missing the fixture only twice in her long reign.

The royal tradition is now being continued by Charles and Camilla, who visited on Oaks day in 2024 to present the Coronation Cup and will return to the famous Surrey Downs to witness its most prestigious day of racing.

Epsom's general manager Jim Allen said: 'We are honoured and thrilled the King and Queen will be joining us at Epsom Downs on Derby day.

'Their Majesties show great enthusiasm, interest and support for horseracing in the UK and their attendance next week will be a proud moment for all of the team here and everyone connected with the racecourse.