The Duke of Edinburgh looked sprightly for his 97 years this morning as he joined the Queen to attend church in Balmoral this morning.
Looking smart in a grey suit with blue tie, Prince Philip made the rare public appearance as the family headed to Crathie Kirk church in the Queen’s royal Bentley.
The couple were joined by family members including a smiling Zara and Mike Tindall, who recently welcomed Lena, and Prince Edward, Sophie Wessex and daughter Lady Louise.
Prince Philip made the short journey to Crathie Kirk church this morning in Balmoral. In a rare public appearance, the 97-year-old joined the Queen in the royal Bentley
The Duke of Edinburgh is reported to have been enjoying hunting and fishing during the annual summer stay at Balmoral, which he wasn’t initially expected to attend
The Scottish summer was nowhere to be seen this morning as rain fell in Balmoral, seeing most of the royal family drive to the Crathie Kirk church
The inclement weather didn’t appear to put off the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh who chatted as they made the journey
Sitting next to the Queen, the prince looked relaxed as he made his way to the traditional Sunday service, with other members of the royal family following closely behind
The Queen is enjoying the company of members of the royal family during her extended summer break in the Scottish highlands
Offering a wave to well-wishers, the couple looked on fine form this morning as they departed the Sunday service
In close pursuit was the Duchess of Cornwall, who took the wheel to make the short journey.
Wearing a green beret, Camilla looked relaxed as she drove aides through the Scottish country roads.
And Prince Edward was also in attendance, driving his wife Sophie Wessex, 53, and daughter Lady Louise, 14, in a royal Range Rover.
Prince Edward drove his wife Sophie Wessex and daughter Lady Louise, 14, through Balmoral for the service; the family have been enjoying picnics and BBQs during their stay
Mike and Zara Tindall, who recently added to their brood with the arrival of baby Lena on June 18th, offered broad smiles as they drove through the rain
The Queen, looking elegant in cream with a matching hat, kept out the chill with a blue blanket over her lap
Driving Duchess! Camilla smiled at onlookers as she got behind the wheel to make the short journey for the church service
In close pursuit was the Wessex clan, with Sophie Wessex, 53, taking the front seat while Lady Louise, 14, smiled from the back of the royal Range Rover
Prince Philip, who had a hip replaced in June, is reported to have been enjoying hunting and fishing during the annual summer stay at Balmoral, which he wasn’t initially expected to attend.
Alongside deer stalking, the Queen’s husband is reported to have been catching fish in the pretty River Dee, which runs through the estate.
The royals have been enjoying quality time together in the Queen’s favourite holiday residence, with picnics and barbecues in the grounds.