The Queen's summer holiday in Balmoral has officially begun, and to celebrate her first day on vacation Queen Elizabeth wore a weather-appropriate baby blue outfit.
WATCH: The Queen starts her Royal Summer Holiday at Balmoral Castle
Her Majestywas reunited with her favourite cheeky Shetland pony - named Cruachan IV - who infamously nibbled on her flowers during one of her visits toScotland.
As is tradition, the monarch was greeted atBalmoral Castleby the Balaklava Company, part of the Royal Regiment ofScotland.
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The Queen was dressed in a powder blue skirt and jacket with a matching hat.
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The Queenhas long adored hersummer holidaysinBalmoral, where she stays with husband,Prince Philip.
Her Majestyis often joined atBalmoralby other members of theroyal family. Last yearthe Queenwas joined byPrinceWilliam and Kate Middletonas well as Princess Beatrice andPrincess Eugenie.
No news yet as to whetherPrince HarryandMeghan Marklewill visitthe Queenforbaby Archie's firstScottishholiday.
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