Royal fans gathered in Somerset to welcome the Queen, who visited the region to carry out equine-themed engagements.
Her Majesty arrived at Castle Cary Station by Royal Train, and was met by Annie Maw, the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, and local school children.
She then headed to Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, where she met trainers and staff, viewed the horses on parade and heard from the University of Bath about research projects on equestrian sport spinal injuries and racehorse welfare.
Her Majesty has long been an animal lover and one of her greatest passions is for horses. In fact her first pony, Peggy, was given to her by her grandfather King George V.
Superintendent Rhys Hughes, police commander for the visit said the day was an “opportunity for people of Somerset to see Her Majesty for the second time in seven years.”
He added that extreme security measures were put in place to ensure the Queens safety.
“We have to be mindful of the safety of both the royal visitors and the public on such occassions, while minimising the mount of disruption for those wishing to go about their normal daily business.”
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