- The annual Braemar Gathering is held in Aberdeenshire a short distance from the royals' Balmoral estate
- The Queen joined thousands of people cheering on competitors in events such as the tossing of the caber
- She was accompanied by Prince Philip and Prince Charles and looked in high spirits dressed immaculately in red
The Braemar Gathering is held a short distance from the royals' summer retreat on the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire.
As
patron of the event, the Queen joined thousands of spectators to cheer
on competitors in the tossing of the caber and tug-of-war contests.
Royal fans: The Queen go to the event every year, a tradition which has lasted since Queen Victoria first attended in 1848
Traditional appearance: The Queen,
Prince Philip and Prince Charles pictured at the Braemar Gathering near
Braemar, Aberdeenshire
Good spirits: The Queen was seen turning to share a light-hearted moment with Prince Philip, who was seated to her right
Having a ball: Her Majesty, dressed immaculately in red, looked in high spirits as she watched the event today
Elegant: The Duke of Edinburgh wore a red tartan, which complimented the Queen's red ensemble. Right, Autumn and Peter Phillips
Summer event: The Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen, Prince Charles, and Autumn and Peter Phillips stood together at the games
Pipe bands and dancers also performed to the crowd at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park.
The gathering takes place on the first Saturday of every September and attract visitors from around the world.
Queen
Victoria first attended in 1848 and since then it has been regularly
visited by the reigning monarch and other members of the royal family.
Last year the Queen was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales.
Royal welcome: The Queen receives flowers from children at the annual event in Aberdeenshire today
Did you see that! Prince Charles
watched the festivities alongside Autumn Phillips, right, who is married
to his nephew, Peter Phillips
Family affair: The Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles soak up the atmosphere at the Braemar Gathering
Taking a closer look: The Duke of
Edinburgh used binoculars to watch the games with the Queen, Prince
Charles and Autumn Phillips
Braemar
Royal Highland Charity, which organises the event, said: 'Every
gathering is a memorable occasion and that of 2015 will be no
exception.'
On
Wednesday, the Queen is expected to make a rare public speech thanking
her subjects for their support as she celebrates being the country’s
longest-reigning monarch.
She
seldom makes public speeches, instead preferring pre-recorded addresses
such as the Christmas speech, or scripted ceremonial speeches such as
at the opening of Parliament or at State banquets.
The
Daily Telegraph reports that the Queen will address the nation from a
newly built railway station in Tweedbank, near Galashiels.
It
is expected that she will speak as she unveils a plaque to officially
open the Borders Railway line, to the sound of a brass band.
Autumnal colours: The Queen looked elegant in a rich red jacket and hat for the event, which she wore with dark gloves
Taking in the action: Prince Charles looked engaged as he watched the games alongside his mother and Autumn Phillips
Getting involved: Pipe bands and dancers also performed to the crowd at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
Tossing the caber: Queen Victoria
first attended in 1848 and since then it has been regularly visited by
the reigning monarch and other members of the royal family
The gathering takes place on the first Saturday of every September and attract visitors from around the world
Launch: A participant throws the hammer during the Braemar Highland Gathering today
Release: The man winces as he lunches the heavy object into the air during the Braemar Gathering in Aberdeenshire today
Pulling for their lives: A team of men take part in the tug-of-war, a traditional Braemar Games event
Heave, ho! Competitors take part in the tug of war match at the Braemar Games before the arrival of the Queen
Funa and games: A band of bag-pipers arrive at the Braemar Games before the arrival of the Queen
Performance: Two dancers whirl around on stage in front of thousands of spectators
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