The Queen didn’t let the wet weather dampen her spirits as she arrived for day one of the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Wednesday.
Her Majesty, 93, attended the annual event two days after becoming a Great Grandmother again to Prince Harry, 34, and Meghan’s new baby boy, who was born weighing 7lb 30z on Monday.
The annual show, which is just a short distance from Windsor Castle and runs until 12th May, is one of the Monarch’s favourite equestrian events of the year.
Donning a waterproof khaki jacket with her hood pulled up, the royal wrapped up warm and brightened up an otherwise rainy day with her smile – while her husband Prince Philip, 97, was nowhere to be seen.
Queen Elizabeth II was all smiles as she attended day one of The Royal Windsor Horse Show in Home Park, Windsor Castle on Wednesday
As the rain continued to pour down, Her Majesty could be seen pulling a face before laughing at the wet weather conditions
Protecting herself from the rain, the monarch wrapped up warm in a waterproof khaki jacket with her hood worn up, while her blue silk scarf poked out from underneath
Her Majesty looked delighted as she pet the horse at today’s event – which is the UK’s largest outdoor horse show with international competitions in three different equestrian disciplines
The Queen was behind the wheel as she arrived at the first day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show
Despite creating a very animated display with a series of hand gestures, Elizabeth II came prepared for the muddy conditions in her black wellies and long jacket.
The royal was later pictured holding onto the hood of her coat, as her blue silk scar poked out from underneath.
Last year, the event fell exactly a week before the royal residence hosted the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The royals didn’t have any luck with the weather then either, as the Queen opted for a headscarf, quilted coat and tartan skirt to conquer the elements.
As the rain stopped later in the day, the Queen removed the hood of her coat to reveal her blue silk scarf which featured intricate detail
While her husband Prince Philip, 97, didn’t appear to be in attendance, the Queen was all smiles and still appeared to be enjoying herself
The five-day event, held in Berkshire, is now in its 76th year and attracts well-heeled visitors from all over the world. Pictured, the Monarch in what is believed to be one of her favourite annual equestrian events
The Queen could be seen keeping her hands warm by placing them in her pockets. She is believed to have attended every single year since it began as a wartime fundraising event back in 1943
The royal added a splash of colour to proceedings by opting for a layer of pink lipstick as she attended today’s event
Sporting a smile, the Queen appeared to be in high spirits despite the wet weather conditions at this year’s equestrian event
Admiring the horses from the stand, the Monarch appeared to be deep in thought as the event got underway
Her Majesty kept out the chilly breeze and rain with her choice of clothing and footwear. In recent years, she has watched many of her own horses take part in the showing class competitions
The Queen was full of laughter as she sheltered from the heavy downpour of rain in one of the stands earlier today
The Queen ensured to tighten up her head scarf to keep the chill from reaching her neck in the wet weather conditions today
The five-day event, held in Berkshire, is now in its 76th year and attracts well-heeled visitors from all over the world.
It sees competitors taking part in a range of events from show jumping to dressage, along with displays from The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and DAKS Pony Club – and is the only occasion on which members of the public are able to enjoy the palace grounds.
The Queen is believed to have attended every single year since it began as a wartime fundraising event back in 1943.
The event is intrinsically linked with the royal family; both the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh competed at it during their younger years, with Prince Philip entering the Carriage Driving at Royal Windsor Horse Show for 30 years, winning it just once in 1982.
In more recent years, the Queen has watched many of her own horses take part in the showing class competitions.
Queen Elizabeth II looked deep in thought before the equestrian event got underway earlier today
The Monarch appeared more than happy to engage in conversation as she shared a joke ahead of today’s proceedings
The royal was shielded from the rain with an umbrella and her calf-length waterproof khaki jacket, and she kept her hands warm by keeping them in her pockets
Throughout the morning, the Monarch appeared to make a series of animated hand gestures as the rain continued to pour down
The event is thought to be one of the Queen’s favourite equestrian events of the year, so it’s no wonder she brightened up an otherwise wet day with her smile
Elizabeth II came prepared for the muddy conditions and was dressed in her black wellies and a long waterproof jacket – complete with hood
Elizabeth II was pictured holding onto the hood of her coat, while her polka dot blue silk scar poked out from underneath (above)
The Queen was pictured driving a Range Rover during the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Windsor