Royals

The Queen is joined by her family at the Highland Games

Her Royal Highness was lovely in lavender as she was joined Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princess Anne at the annual event in Scotland.
Queen Elizabeth II

It doesn’t get more Scottish than the Highland Games and on Saturday The Queen, her husband Prince Philip and their son Prince Charles and daughter Princess Anne looked right at home as they watched all the fun and frivolity unfold.

The annual Braemar Gathering, held near The Queen’s Balmoral estate, sees an array of traditional activities and games performed including tug-of-war, caber tossing and of course the Highland Fling Dance.

Each year the Highland Games draw crowds from around the world, with Queen Victoria first attending the event in 1848.

This year, her Majesty – who is a patron of the Highland Games – looked lovely in a lavender dress with a matching hat.

Clearly thrilled to be there, the 90-year-old monarch giggled and cheered beside her loved ones throughout the afternoon.

Click though the gallery to check out the day’s highlights!

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch arrived with a smile to one of her favourite annual events.

And The Queen absolutely shone in a lavender overcoat complete with matching hat.

One young lad was lucky enough to present a poesy to Her Majesty, which she graciously accepted!

While they’re well known for keeping a stiff upper lip, but on Saturday the British Royal Family were more candid than ever as they shared a few giggles.

The monarch’s eldest son Charles sat beside his only sister, Princess Anne.

We wonder what had The Queen in a fit of giggles? Watch Prince Philip talk about his role beside The Queen in the next slide! Gallery continues…

Loading the player…

Prince Philip talks about figuring out his role alongside The Queen

And soon enough, it was time for the traditional festivities to commence!

The family were thrilled by the display.

Each year The Games host an impressive array of activities, including the tug-of-war.

The royals were very impressed by the various performances.

And after nearly 69 years of marriage, these two still seem to make each other laugh! Watch Prince Philip discuss his role alongside his wife The Queen in the next slide!

Loading the player…

Candid royal moments!

Related stories