Josh Dallas Shines at Royal Ascot in Classic Racing Attire
Prince Charming delivers a dapper finish line moment amidst British horses and tradition!!
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Josh Dallas traded fairy-tale kingdoms for the parade ring this week when he made a stylish appearance at the 2024 Royal Ascot. The American actor, best known for his turn as Prince Charming on Once Upon a Time, turned heads in a navy morning coat, tan waistcoat and a perfectly tilted top hat. His latest Instagram post—tagged #royalascot—offered fans a glimpse of his polished race-day ensemble against the manicured backdrop of Ascot Racecourse.
Dapper At The Downs
In the featured image, Dallas stands beside the spectator rail, hand casually resting on his bent knee, while racegoers mill behind him. He accessorized with a crisp white shirt, a subtle patterned tie and a pocket watch chain peeking out from his vest. The subtle nod to traditional morning dress rules—morning coat, waistcoat, formal tie and topper—shows the actor’s respect for Ascot’s strict dress code. In the caption, he kept it simple with “#royalascot,” letting his tailored look do the talking.
Royal Ascot, now in its 172nd year, remains one of Britain’s top social and equestrian events. Held each June at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, the five-day gathering is as much about style and society as it is about the races. Celebrities and fashion editors converge on the course, where a morning dress in the Royal Enclosure is as obligatory as placing a bet on the Gold Cup.
From Prince Charming To Racecourse Regular
Dallas, 45, has built a career playing charming heroes, from Prince Charming in ABC’s fantasy hit Once Upon a Time to the cunning Fandral in Marvel’s Thor films. Since 2019, he’s also starred as Jack Sheridan on Netflix’s Virgin River, cementing his status as a leading man both on small and big screens. Away from cameras and stunts, the Kentucky-raised actor has long shown an affinity for British traditions, having lived in the U.K. early in his stage career.
On screen, Dallas often trades swords for shotguns, but on Ascot’s lawns he embraced the time-honored equestrian style. He joins a growing list of Hollywood names who treat the Royal Meeting as a must-attend season highlight. Fans have praised his willingness to don formalwear in the unpredictable British weather, sharing screenshots of his post across social platforms.
Looking Back On A Return To Ascot
This isn’t Dallas’s first trip to the track. In June 2022 he posted a nearly identical snap under the same #royalascot tag, accompanied by a trio of emojis: 🐎 🎩 🇬🇧. That post featured a similar navy coat and matching top hat, showing that his race-day uniform has become something of a signature look. Viewers noted how he’s refined his color palette—from light gray trousers two years ago to the darker ensemble he sported this week—and swapped out a patterned tie for a classic solid silk.
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Caption: “#royalascot 🐎 🎩 🇬🇧”
His repeat visits suggest that beyond thundering hooves and photo-call moments, Dallas genuinely appreciates the sport. In interviews, he’s cited his early years in Kentucky—where horse farms and racing are woven into local culture—as the spark for his lifelong interest in equestrian pursuits.
With social media flooded by sporting highlights and festival selfies, Dallas’s understated approach to Ascot stands out. No grandstanding or extravagant props—just a well-cut suit, a nod to royal tradition and a genuine smile.
As the curtain closes on another Ascot week, Dallas returns to his film and TV projects, likely leaving behind a trail of fashion editors bookmarking his race-day style. Whether he’s saving a kingdom or saving horses, his polished wardrobe choices at Ascot reinforce that he can switch from fairy-tale attire to morning dress without missing a beat.
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