By Deborah Arthurs
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If the Queen had chanced to glance across the parade ground as she entered in her Royal carriage this afternoon, she would have been met by a most unlikely sight.
A group of six deeply tanned women were spotted at the entrance of the royal race course, posing for photographs wearing skintight blue all-in-ones that looked for all the world like futuristic smurf suits.Â
If that wasn't enough to make the Queen blanch, the sextet were handing fliers and stickers to local strip club Tantric Blue to bemused racegoers as they entered the grounds.
Thankfully for the delicate constitution of the more genteel guests (but no doubt to the disappointment of others), the lycra-clad women were quickly dispatched by officials who disapproved of the scantily clad women promoting the so-called gentleman's club outside the event.
Tantric Blue, which claims to be the largest club of its kind outside central London, is based in Heathrow, on the bor ders of Surrey, Berkshire and London, and boasts of its 'upscale adult entertainment'.
A spokesman today said the girls were 'made up' at being able to join in the fun today.
'They made their blue catsuits two weeks ago to get ready,' they told MailOnline. 'They looked really striking - I'm not surprised they caused a stir.'
Not on your nelly! A group of promotion girls handing out fliers for local strip club Tantric Blue attempted to enter the grounds - but were quickly dispatched by officials
'We have a love-hate relationship with Ascot,' said Tantric Blue manager Annmarie Harris. 'We love them, but they don't like us! They have a certain dress code and our dress code doesn't meet the criteria.
'But we really don't mean to offend anyone. We come every year for a bit of fun. We have great banter with the security when we are there. They understand it's great titillation for the crowds - it's all harmless.
'We didn't realise when we had our catsuits made that the dress code has been changed and ladies were no longer allowed to show their shoulders. They must have thought "Jesus Christ!" when they saw us coming up the road.'
'But we all love going to Ascot and meeting everyone. It's really nice place to be. We are very blingy this year - we've had lots of comments from everyone, but they've all been really flattering. We were interviewed by the racing reporters to go on television too, which was really exciting.'
Giving racegoers the blues: The girls, who were doling out the risque promotional material to Ascot racegoers outside the grounds, were drastically underdressed for the genteel occasion
Inside the course, an immaculate team of 60 young women (with a few young men thrown in) in uniforms of purple linen dresses and jackets from High Street store Hobbs, along with Ilda Di Vico hats, enforced the new dress code for race goers.
The fashion officers â€" who preferred to be called ‘dress code assistants’ â€" prowled the entrances carrying baskets packed with colourful fascinators, pashminas and ties. Guests who fell short of the dress code for the grandstand were given appropriate attire for free.Â
Meanwhile, anyone heading for the royal enclosure who had failed to bring a hat was ushered discreetly to an office in which there was a huge array to choose from for a £50 deposit. However, as no identification was taken, one assistant admitted she was ‘not that hopeful’ of getting them all back.
Despite the kerfuffle outside the course, Ascot’s head of communications, Nick Smith, declared himself ‘delighted with the standard of dress’.
He said: ‘We always said that we would adopt the new rules sensitively, using common sense and discretion, especially in the first year, and that is what we are doing.
‘The most important thing is that people have an enjoyable time.’
'Just as people did on the opening day of Royal Ascot, everyone seemed to really enjoy dressing to their best and were treated to a great day's racing,' he said.
'We didn’t quite have a Royal winner, but it was fantastic for everyone here celebrating the Diamond Jubilee to see The Queen’s Carlton House run a tremendous second in the Prince of Wales's Stakes. She has another chance tomorrow with Momentary who will be ridden by crowd favourite Hayley Turner.'
Too short, girls! High hemlines are banned in the Grandstand and Royal enclosure
AND THE ONES THAT GOT IT RIGHT
Prince Harry's erstwhile paramour Florence Brudenell Bruce looked chic in a Missoni dress at Ascot today, while RIGHT, Viscountess Serena Linley was neat in white wool skirt suit
Fine plumes: Lingerie model Florence Bruce turned heads with a striking feather headpieceÂ
Bold display: Many racegoers dressed to impress, choosing colourful ensembles that brightened up proceedings
The Ascot factor: Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Jackie St Clair wowed in a giant purple floral hat
Anna Newlands from Camberley poses for photographers to showcase her bright scarlet headpiece
Under the new guidelines strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch (2.5cm) are not permitted to Royal Ascot
A spectator's face is hidden from the camera by her wide-brimmed hat (left) while Belinda Strudwick peers out under her peacock feather creation (right)
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Jackie St Clair? Looks more like Tina Turner.
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Why do these women think breast implants look good? When it is obvious that they are implants or way out of proportion they do not look good.
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I don't understand why they have to look so ridiculous what's wrong with just a nice dress
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Just lovley Blue's my favorite colour Better looking than some of the mutton dressed as lamb there .
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Belinda Strudwick is a very attractive lady...
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Love the girls in blue. . I'd love to rub shoulders ( and something else!), with them 'all night long!'
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what would your nana say !
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I didn't know 'desperate' came in shades of blue...but lets be honest, for every trashy woman there, there were plenty more elegant, classy women proving to be the epitome of English...note to DM, I think you should correct your type
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why do British girls look so old before their time? - billy bob teeth, here, 20/06/2012 23:40____________because we have to live with British men!
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They must only strip, because if they pole danced, the majority of them would have much less "spare tyre" to be parading around. I'm not against stripping, pole dancing, or plastic surgery, a trade is a trade and if you're good at it and can make money in this financial climate, then good on you. However I think every woman knows when she looks fat in something. After all they are supposed to be promoting the club, not putting customers off.
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