Royals expected for traditional visit to Highland Games

Queen visits the Braemar Games

The Queen has arrived for her traditional visit to the Braemar Games with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles.

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A tug of war team competes at the Braemar Gathering. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA

The Queen and Duke are expected to make her traditional appearance at a Highland Games today.

A piper from the Ballater pipe band plays at the Braemar Gathering. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA

Highland dancers at the Braemar Gathering in Braemar. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA

The Braemar Gathering is held each year just a short distance from the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, where the royals spend their summer break.

Heavy weight Bruce Robb tosses the hammer at the Braemar Gathering. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA

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