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Nick Knowles, 61, enjoys a day at the races with chic fiancée Katie Dadzie, 33, as they lead the star-studded turnout on day one of Royal Ascot

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Nick Knowles cut a dapper figure as he attended day one of the star-studded Royal Ascot in Berkshire with his chic fiancée Katie Dadzie on Tuesday. 

The annual celebration kicked off in style and the DIY SOS star, 61, made sure to pull out all the stops, opting for a crushed velvet top hat and three-piece suit. 

He teamed a black blazer with a pinstriped navy waistcoat and dark grey trousers, accessorising with a pale blue tie.  

Meanwhile Katie looked sensational in an elegant vintage-style polka dot dress with puff sleeves and a pleated skirt. 

She complete her ensemble with a wide brimmed straw hat and a pair of black wedge sandals.  

Nick Knowles, 61, cut a dapper figure as he attended day one of the star-studded Royal Ascot with his chic fiancée Katie Dadzie on Tuesday

The annual celebration kicked off in style and the DIY SOS star made sure to pull out all the stops, opting for a crushed velvet top hat and three-piece suit

The annual celebration kicked off in style and the DIY SOS star made sure to pull out all the stops, opting for a crushed velvet top hat and three-piece suit

The couple, who have been together since September 2021, were joined at the racecourse by Charlotte Hawkins, Vicky Pattison and Ola Jordan. 

Charlotte wowed in a red dress with a bow embellished neckline that nipped in at the waist with a matching belt. 

Vicky stood out in a bright green gown with dramatic sleeves and a feathered hat. 

The presenter’s eye-catching headwear was designed by milliner to the stars, Victoria Grant, to celebrate the UK launch of Subway’s new Footlong Cookie 

Ola opted for a blue midi with matching stiletto heels and a statement head piece. 

The former Strictly Come Dancing professional opted for a pair of Clip Clops, a horseshoe shaped slipper made available at Ascot as a comfortable alternative to high-heeled shoes.

Royal Ascot, the jewel in the crown of the UK racing calendar, starts today with the Queen Anne Stakes and will run until Saturday.

The King and Queen are likely to join the punters at the famous racing meet and cement their position as champions of racing, just like Queen Elizabeth II. They’ll be hoping to add to their tally of Royal Ascot winners.

The couple, who have been together since September 2021, were joined at the racecourse by Charlotte Hawkins (Pictured)

The couple, who have been together since September 2021, were joined at the racecourse by Charlotte Hawkins (Pictured)

The newsreader wore a floral head piece and glitzy dangle earrings

The newsreader wore a floral head piece and glitzy dangle earrings 

Vicky Pattison stood out in a bright green gown with dramatic sleeves

The presenter added a feathered hat

Vicky Pattison stood out in a bright green gown with dramatic sleeves

Ola Jordan looked incredible in a blue dress and a statement head piece

Ola Jordan looked incredible in a blue dress and a statement head piece 

Ola, a former Strictly Come Dancing professional, opted for a pair of Clip Clops, a horseshoe shaped slipper made available at Ascot as a comfortable alternative to high-heeled shoes

She ditched her matching stiletto heels

Ola, a former Strictly Come Dancing professional, opted for a pair of Clip Clops, a horseshoe shaped slipper made available at Ascot as a comfortable alternative to high-heeled shoes

Penny Lancaster turned heads as she carried a quirky floral umbrella

Penny Lancaster turned heads as she carried a quirky floral umbrella 

Vicky's eye-catching headwear was designed by milliner to the stars, Victoria Grant, to celebrate the UK launch of Subway's new Footlong Cookie

Vicky’s eye-catching headwear was designed by milliner to the stars, Victoria Grant, to celebrate the UK launch of Subway’s new Footlong Cookie

She looked ecstatic as she geared up to watch the races

She looked ecstatic as she geared up to watch the races 

Footballer Theo Walcott and his wife Melanie put on stylish displays

Footballer Theo Walcott and his wife Melanie put on stylish displays 

Charles and Camilla took on the late Queen’s thoroughbreds and have entered a string of horses over the next five days.

The late Queen was a passionate owner and breeder of thoroughbreds, and had more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign.

Traditionally, the King and Queen arrive at Royal Ascot in a carriage procession with their guests, a convention which will reach its 200th anniversary next year, as it was first held in 1825 during the reign of King George IV.

In March, Nick revealed why he still hasn’t planned his wedding to his fiancée Katie.

The DIY SOS presenter  announced he was set to marry the sex toy business owner in August last year. 

Speaking to The Sun at the Inspirational Women Awards on Friday, he explained how the couples ‘busy schedules’ have got in the way. 

Nick said: ‘Not yet. Still haven’t decided. Still thinking about it.

‘I’ve been away too much with all the travel shows I’ve been doing. Katie’s been very busy with the company.’ 

The TV personality continued: ‘And as that gets busier, the time to be able to find, to disappear for a week in the schedule gets more and more difficult.’ 

Nick and Katie became engaged in New Orleans in August 2023 with the couple announcing the happy news on Instagram. 

Katie, who is 27 years DIY SOS host Nick’s junior, looked delighted in a series of snaps, which included Nick proposing while down on one knee.

Nick announced he was set to marry the sex toy business owner in August last year

Nick announced he was set to marry the sex toy business owner in August last year 

Another picture saw her grinning from ear-to-ear as she showed off the ring Nick had given her which was in fact a gummy sweet.

She captioned her post: ‘So last minute something special happened in New Orleans.’

Nick wrote: ‘There was a Haribo ring incident in New Orleans. Very happy.’

TV star Nick, who split from his wife Jessica Rose Moor in 2016, made his first appearance with Katie in September 2021, after ending his romance with PR guru Emily Hallinan in February 2020.

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