Queen laughs as she reunites with cheeky pony at Balmoral
The Queen chuckled as she made amends with an old foe at Balmoral yesterday - a “mischevious” pony who tried to bite her during a previous holiday there.
Queen pays surprise visit to Aboyne Highland Games
The Queen got up close to a caber as she made a surprise visit to a Highland Games event.
Queen pays surprise visit to Aboyne Highland Games
The Queen got up close to a caber as she made a surprise visit to a Highland Games event.
Queen to open Queensferry Crossing in ceremony on September 4
The Queen will officially open the new Q ueensferry Crossing on September 4.
Aberdeen minister appointed to senior role serving The Queen
A veteran Aberdeen minister has been given the royal seal of approval.
Historian asks Australian court to reveal Queen’s letters on Whitlam sacking
A historian is going to court in an attempt to force the authorities to release secret letters that would reveal what the Queen knew of her representative's scheme to dismiss Australia's government more than 40 years ago.
Queen hints at Gibraltar dispute during state banquet speech
The Queen appears to have acknowledged the thorny issue of Gibraltar in a speech at the King of Spain's state banquet - as the Duchess of Cambridge put on a glittering display.
Queen hints at Gibraltar dispute during state banquet speech
The Queen appears to have acknowledged the thorny issue of Gibraltar in a speech at the King of Spain's state banquet - as the Duchess of Cambridge put on a glittering display.
Earl of Wessex named Edinburgh International Festival royal patron
The Earl of Wessex has taken over from the Queen as royal patron of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Queen given commemorative bottle during Highland Spring factory tour
The Queen has officially opened a new factory building for the UK's top producer of bottled water.
Queen opens new canal during barge journey to view Kelpies sculptures
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have led a small flotilla along a new canal as they visited one of Scotland's most popular attractions.
Queen welcomed to Edinburgh for traditional Ceremony of the Keys
The Queen has taken part in an ancient ceremony to formally welcome her to Edinburgh as Holyrood week gets under way.
Monarchy to see financial boost from taxpayer after Crown Estate income rises
The monarchy is expected to receive a financial boost from the taxpayer after the Crown Estate, whose profits fund the Queen's official work, recorded a large jump in income.
First female infantry Captain of the Queen’s Guard focused on ‘staying humble’
A Canadian soldier has spoken of her pride at becoming the first female infantry officer to command troops guarding the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
Duke of Edinburgh accompanies Queen to event after hospital treatment
The Duke of Edinburgh has accompanied the Queen to a Guards Polo Club event, three days after being discharged from hospital for treatment for an infection.
Queen races to Royal Ascot after State Opening of Parliament
The Queen is dashing from the State Opening of Parliament to Royal Ascot - and is expected to make it to time for the royal carriage procession.
Five Guardsmen faint at Trooping the Colour ceremony for Queen’s birthday
Five Guardsmen were stretchered off Horse Guards Parade after fainting in the sweltering heat during the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
Royals gather as Trooping the Colour marks Queen’s official birthday
The Queen celebrates her official birthday today with the Trooping the Colour parade.
Queen expresses hope Manchester bombing children will not suffer from PTSD
The Queen has sympathised with the children caught up in the Manchester bombing, expressing her hopes that the youngsters do not suffer long-term mental health problems.
Aberdeen activist who threatened to shoot the Queen on Twitter sentenced
A political activist who sparked a major terrorism investigation after posting tweets threatening to kill the Queen has admitted he is "massively relieved" to avoid a jail sentence.
Moray woman who helps disabled children ride horses made MBE
A Moray horse-riding enthusiast who has worked ensure all youngsters are able to sample life in the saddle has been made an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list.
Deeside estate recovering from Storm Frank with new fishing huts
An Aberdeenshire estate has unveiled three mobile fishing huts to replace those lost during January's devastating storms.
Queen “proud mum” viewing progress at Prince Charles’s Deeside Highgrove restaurant
The Queen was described as a "proud mum" as she viewed the work to transform a derelict Ballater shop into a royal restaurant and gift shop yesterday during her visit to the village.
PICTURES: Queen praises resilience of flood victims in visit to Aberdeenshire village
Hundreds of people lined the streets of a storm-battered village yesterday to catch a glimpse of the Queen as she met some of those worst-hit by the floods.
Thousands gather to catch a glimpse of Royal party at Braemar Gathering
Crowds gathered in their thousands over the weekend to celebrate the biggest highland games in Scotland.
Injured war veteran issues Balmoral walking challenge
A war veteran seriously injured in Afghanistan has challenged walkers to take on a "very special" charity fundraiser on the Queen's Balmoral estate.
The Queen greets guards as she begins her Aberdeenshire stay
The Queen was greeted by crowds of well-wishers outside Balmoral Castle yesterday when she arrived to commence her summer break in Deeside.
The Queen’s hat is talk of the town as she arrives at Balmoral’s Crathie Kirk
The Queen was looking rather glum yesterday when she arrived for church sporting a crowning glory - a sparkly, silver grey number featuring two tortoiseshell butterflies hovering beside a white heather bush.
Queen arrives at rural Aberdeenshire church as summer stay begins
The Queen paid a visit to a rural Aberdeenshire church yesterday morning as she marked her return to her Deeside home for the summer.
PICTURES: Hundreds celebrate Queen’s 90th on doorstep of her Aberdeenshire home
Just a few miles from the Queen's Scottish home, a flood-hit Deeside community married its on-going recovery with her 90th birthday celebrations over the weekend.
Moray leaders praise whisky legend who received Queen’s honour
Moray's political and economic leaders have raised a glass to a legend of the Speyside whisky industry after the announcement that he has been made an OBE.
Queen’s 90th birthday: Moray royal celebrations
A group of Moray pensioners decorated their nursing home in union flags as they marked the Queen's 90th birthday with a special "indoor street party".