Queen and Prince Charles
luyued 发布于 2011-03-05 13:36 浏览 N 次Like any happy mother and son: Queen and Prince Charles share a tender moment as they watch Highland Games
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 3:04 AM on 5th September 2010
If the Queen was missing the company of Tony and Cherie Blair at the Braemar Games yesterday, she certainly wasn’t letting it show.
Instead, she laughed as she shared a joke with Prince Charles while they watched the tug of war at the annual Scottish event.
It was a far cry from 2003, when the then Prime Minister and his wife joined the Queen and Prince Philip. Then, the Monarch looked decidedly straight-faced – while Cherie seemed to display her feelings by emitting a massive yawn.
All smiles: The Queen with Prince Charles, looking relaxed and happy as they share a joke
The only downside yesterday was what appeared to be a hole in the sole of the Queen’s shoe.
She has worn the same pair at a series of Braemar gatherings, including in 2003. And she has passed on the idea to Charles, who recently said he had some shoes which were 45 years old.
A hole lot of walking: The Queen's sole appeared to have been well worn
It was a tender moment between mother and son, laughing happily as they shared a joke.
The Queen and Prince Charles looked like they were having the time of their lives as they watched competitors at the Highland Games.
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They were accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal at the Braemar Gathering in Scotland.
One IS amused: The Queen and Prince Charles share a joke during a break in proceedings at the Braemar Gathering where they were watching traditional Highland Games events
Glum: This year's merriment was in stark contrast to 2003, when the Queen sat straight-faced with Prince Phillip and the Blairs
During their time in a special royal enclosure, the family looked relaxed, speaking to each other and commenting on events.
The Duke of Edinburgh was kitted out in a red kilt, while his son Prince Charles chose to wear a green one for the outing to Fife Memorial Park.
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The Queen wore a pale green hat and coat with a gold, feather-shaped brooch while her daughter Princess Anne was seen in a blue dress and sporty-looking sunglasses.
The event is held each year just a short distance from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, where the Royals spend their holidays.
Royal approval: The senior Royals applaud the competitors, from left to right - Prince Philip, The Queen, Prince Charles and Princess Anne
Differing emotions: The Queen appears grumpy for a moment, as Charles entertains his sister Prince Anne with a story
Tradition: Members of the Royal Family sit in the Royal Box strewn with heather and lavender at the Braemar Gathering
Thousands of locals, tourists and royal enthusiasts gathered at the arena to watch traditional Highland Games events, including the tossing of the caber and the tug of war.
The Queen is known as the Chieftan of the event, which has been held in different forms since the early 1800s.
Cloudy skies cleared and the sun made an appearance in the afternoon, with the temperature reaching around 16C.
The Braemar Gathering is held on the first Saturday of every September and regularly attracts visitors from around the world to the village.
Great day out: The Queen shows her obvious pleasure at the event, which she is patron of and has been held since 1832
Family outing: The Duke of Edinburgh uses his binoculars to get a better view of the action
Games spokesman Craig Nisbet said visitor numbers were up on last year, with a crowd of between 15,000 and 16,000.
Mr Nisbet said: 'It was another successful day - the weather started a bit hazy but it soon lifted and it was a good, warm day.
'Crowds were up on last year and I think everyone enjoyed themselves.'
Two local girls presented posies to the Royal guests. Marie Marsden, 12, from Balmoral, gave flowers to the Queen and 11-year-old Ailsa Lawrence from Braemar handed a posy to the Princess Royal.
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