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A jolly holiday! Queen looks elegant in a sky blue outfit as she inspects the guard of honour at Balmoral Castle to mark the official start of her summer break
- Queen Elizabeth II appeared in very high spirits for official arrival at Balmoral
- The monarch wore a sky blue jacket and skirt, paired with a matching floral hat
- She was also spotted greeting Shetland Pony Mascot Cruachan IV outside gates
The Queen appeared in high spirits on Tuesday as she made her official arrival at Balmoral Castle for the start of her annual summer break.
The monarch, 93, was accompanied by Officer Commanding Johnny Thompson as she inspected the guard of honour before entering the Scottish residence.
Wearing a sky blue jacket with statement black buttons and a matching tailored skirt, the royal looked chic as she was welcomed to the castle.
The Queen, who is believed to have arrived at the residence over a week ago, paired her coordinated outfit with a matching hat adorned with a floral embellishment.
The Queen, 93, appeared in very high spirits on Tuesday as she made her official arrival at Balmoral Castle at the start of her annual summer break (Pictured with Officer Commanding Johnny Thompson)
The monarch was also seen joyfully greeting Shetland Pony Mascot Cruachan IV, to whom she said: ‘Here we are again’.
The Queen has retired to Balmoral for the summer as she does each year, and she is expected to remain at the Scottish residence until October.
Already enjoying her time in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth has been spotted arriving at church services in nearby Crathie Kirk for the past two Sundays.
The monarch was accompanied by Officer Commanding Johnny Thompson as she inspected the guard of honour before entering the Scottish residence
The monarch was also seen joyfully greeting Shetland Pony Mascot Cruachan IV, to whom she said: ‘Here we are again’ (Pictured)
Balmoral Castle was bought for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852 for £32,000, and it has been the Scottish home of the royal family since.
The Queen usually arrives at the Aberdeenshire castle in mid-July, but was forced to postpone her trip this year in order to swear in new Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Royal expert Katie Nicholl said on ITV’s Lorraine: ‘She goes up to Aberdeenshire every summer and she basically takes off from the middle of July until October, when she starts royal duties again.
‘But she has had to postpone it. She was meant to go at the weekend but of course we have a new Prime Minister who’s going to be announced and will need to meet the Queen.’
Wearing a sky blue jacket with statement black buttons and a matching tailored skirt, the royal looked chic as she was welcomed to the castle
The Queen, who is believed to have arrived at the royal residence over a week ago, paired her coordinated outfit with a matching hat adorned with a floral embellishment
The Queen attends the Braemar Gathering each year, which is set to take place on September 7.
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, reportedly celebrated her 38th birthday at the castle with a tea party on Saturday, the Sun claimed.
The Queen is said to have invited Meghan to visit the castle with baby Archie Harrison, which is thought to be a ‘huge honour.’
The monarch usually arrives at the Aberdeenshire castle in mid-July, but was forced to postpone her trip this year in order to swear in new Prime Minister Boris Johnson
She opted for a pair of sensible black leather shoes for the occasion, paired with a simple black handbag and silver brooch
It is also believed that the Queen aims to have a ‘quiet chat’ with her grand-daughter-in-law during the visit.
Royal expert Phil Dampier said: ‘This might be a good opportunity to have, not an assessment of her, but a quiet chat away from the madding crowds as to how she thinks it is going.
‘I think in quiet moments and quiet walks up by the river the Queen might have a few words of advice for her.’
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