Ever since Queen Anne donned a 17th-century headpiece for a spot of horse riding near Windsor Castle, Ascot has been synonymous with horseracing and hats. And among the mountains of millinery that descend on Berkshire every June, one titfer stands out from the masses: that of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The colour of the Queen's hat has been the subject of feverish speculation before every Royal Ascot festival for as long as we can remember –
and for a very good reason.

Fashions come and go, but Her Majesty's style remains timeless. The rest of us may try and outdo her but we all know that, come the Royal Parade on each day of the festival, we can't touch her for taste, sophistication and enduring elegance. That still leaves plenty of room for the rest of us - from fedoras and fascinators to toppers and boaters and bonnets and berets, Royal Ascot has the lot.

"Who wants to be a Milli-naire" is a nationwide competition to invite budding hat designers to submit their headpiece designs for the famous June event. A shortlist of the top six designers is invited to Royal Ascot for a Champagne day out and to showcase their creations on national TV.
See the Who Wants to be a Milli-naire? Current Finalists page.