The Queen looks on as she leaves the Braemar Gathering in the rain. Picture by DCT Media, 1987.
Throughout her reign Queen Elizabeth II has enjoyed visiting Aberdeenshire to sample one of the most famous Highland Games events.
As a patron of the games, Queen Elizabeth II has been a regular attendee at the Braemar Gathering.
We have taken a look through our archives all the way back to the 1940s at some of Her Majesty’s happiest moments at the Braemar Gathering.
She can be seen laughing and joking with competitors and we get a sense of her genuine joy at meeting the public at the event.
The queen enjoys the games with Prince Charles and Camilla at the games. Picture by DCT Media, 2006.
The Queen and the Duke of Atholl enjoy a moment of amusement upon her arrival at the Braemar Gathering. Also in picture are Capt. A. A. C. Farquharson of Invercauld, vice-patron of Braemar Royal Highland Society, Mrs Farquharson and the Marquess of Aberdeen. Picture by DCT Media, 1974.
The Queen laughs as she present Braemar caber competition winner Brian Robin with his trophy. Picture by DCT Media, 1990.
The Queen presents a prize to a successful, but unknown, competitor. Picture by DCT Media, 1994.
The Queen, arriving, us greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire, the 2nd Marquess of Aberdeen. Picture by DCT Media, 1954.
The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and the Queen Mother shares a joke on their arrival. Picture by DCT Media, 1970.
The Queen with Prince Charles and Princess Anne, who were in the Royal party for the first time. Picture by DCT Media, 1955.
A proud moment for Pipe Maj. John Stewart, Aberdeen City Police Pipe Band, as he receives the shield for the best band from the Queen. Looking on are (left to right) the Prince of Wales, the Queen Mother, Prince Andrew, the Princess of Gloucester and games secretary Mr J. N. Miller. Picture by DCT Media, 1973.
The Queen walks out to meet the crowd at the Gathering. Picture by DCT Media, 1989.
The Queen, Prince Charles And Princess Diana meet with Geoff Capes during a break in the field acition. Picture via Shutterstock, 1982.
Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and the Marquis of Aberdeen at Braemar Gathering. Picture by DCT Media, 1946.
The Queen laughs as she watches the caber toss. Picture by PA, 2002.
Queen Elizabeth II receives a posie at the Gathering. Picture by David Hartley/ Shutterstock.
GALLERY: The Queen at the Braemar Gathering through the decades
