Oaks Day 2023 Purple rules Princess Dianas nieces Eliza and

Oaks Day 2023: Purple rules! Princess Diana’s nieces, Eliza and Amelia Spencer, wear incredible amethyst jewels, while Kate Waterhouse steals the show in a sheer lace dress

It was a very royal affair at Flemington Racecourse on Thursday as celebrities donned their finest jewels to celebrate Kennedy Oaks Day 2023.

This year, racegoers were encouraged to wear a shade of purple as part of their race day outfit to raise awareness of the Good Friday Appeal, which campaigns to help sick children.

Fresh out of their matching Melbourne Cup ensembles, Princess Diana’s twin nieces, Eliza and Amelia Spencer, stole the show as they arrived at the Birdcage in coordinating white outfits and extravagant draped necklaces and amethyst headpieces.

The statuesque sisters posed side by side for photos, with Amelia shining in a puff-sleeved pantsuit, silver pointed heels and a matching clutch.

Meanwhile, Eliza wore a white jumpsuit with an asymmetrical top.

Princess Diana's nieces Eliza (right) and Amelia Spencer (left) sparkled in incredible amethyst jewels as they posed side by side in the birdcage during Kennedy Oaks Day at Flemmingon Racecourse on Thursday

Princess Diana’s nieces Eliza (right) and Amelia Spencer (left) sparkled in incredible amethyst jewels as they posed side by side in the birdcage during Kennedy Oaks Day at Flemmingon Racecourse on Thursday

The couple in the birdcage was joined by race car driver Kate Waterhouse, who looked ethereal in a white lace Zimmermann dress paired with a Dior clutch worth around $2,000.

She swept her hair back into an updo, which she secured with a white hair bow from EZARA/J, and added volume to her lithe body with a pair of open-toe black heels.

For makeup, the daughter of horse trainer Gai Waterhouse and bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse wore winged eyeliner, peach blush and a touch of red lipstick.

The statuesque sisters posed side by side for photos, with Amelia shining in a puff-sleeved pantsuit, silver pointed heels and a matching clutch

The statuesque sisters posed side by side for photos, with Amelia shining in a puff-sleeved pantsuit, silver pointed heels and a matching clutch

Meanwhile, Eliza wore a white jumpsuit with an asymmetrical top

Meanwhile, Eliza wore a white jumpsuit with an asymmetrical top

The couple in the birdcage was joined by race car driver Kate Waterhouse, who looked ethereal in a white lace Zimmermann dress paired with a Dior clutch worth around $2,000 She swept her hair back into an updo, which she secured with a white hair bow from EZARA/J, and added volume to her lithe body with a pair of open-toe black heels

The couple in the birdcage was joined by race car driver Kate Waterhouse, who looked ethereal in a white lace Zimmermann dress paired with a Dior clutch worth around $2,000

For makeup, the daughter of horse trainer Gai Waterhouse and bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse wore winged eyeliner, peach blush and a touch of red lipstick

For makeup, the daughter of horse trainer Gai Waterhouse and bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse wore winged eyeliner, peach blush and a touch of red lipstick

Former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers, who confirmed her split from boyfriend Morgan Waterhouse at the Melbourne Cup, looked pretty in a pink asymmetrical bodycon dress with a large rosette at the shoulder and a flirty cutout at the side.

Proving that more is more, she accessorized her dress with all-pink accessories, including a halo-inspired headpiece, a clutch, pointed heels, and stud earrings.

The brunette was all smiles as she posed for photos with her fashion stylist boyfriend Paul Versace.

Former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers, who confirmed her split from boyfriend Morgan Waterhouse at the Melbourne Cup, looked pretty in a pink asymmetrical bodycon dress with a large rosette at the shoulder and a flirty cutout at the side

Former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers, who confirmed her split from boyfriend Morgan Waterhouse at the Melbourne Cup, looked pretty in a pink asymmetrical bodycon dress with a large rosette at the shoulder and a flirty cutout at the side

Proving that more is more, she accessorized her dress with all-pink accessories, including a halo-inspired headpiece, a clutch, pointed heels, and stud earrings

Proving that more is more, she accessorized her dress with all-pink accessories, including a halo-inspired headpiece, a clutch, pointed heels, and stud earrings

The brunette was all smiles as she posed for photos with her fashion stylist boyfriend Paul Versace

The brunette was all smiles as she posed for photos with her fashion stylist boyfriend Paul Versace

Racer Crystal Kimber followed the purple dress code, wearing a purple ruffled satin dress paired with a feather-embellished hatinator and aubergine heels.

She completed her statement look with purple earrings and a lavender handbag.

Racer Crystal Kimber followed the purple dress code, wearing a purple ruffled satin dress paired with a feather-embellished hatinator and aubergine heels

Racer Crystal Kimber followed the purple dress code, wearing a purple ruffled satin dress paired with a feather-embellished hatinator and aubergine heels

She completed her statement look with purple earrings and a lavender handbag

She completed her statement look with purple earrings and a lavender handbag