Queen fools the public with Royal Ascot 'decoy hats' so what she will wear remains secret

The Queen, joined by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, had another surprise for bookies as she opted for the same colour on day two of Royal Ascot.

But order was restored as she opted for grey, followed by pink, and finally mint green for the rest of the week.

Why does the Queen wear bright colours, and matching accessories? There is a security reason behind her fashion choices.

Katie Nicholl, Royal Correspondent for Vanity Fair explained on Secrets of the Royal Dressmaker: “The Queen is not a very tall woman, she is often in a situation where she is surrounded by people.