It’s considered impolite for members of the public to turn their backs and walk ahead of the Queen, but there’s no such concern when you’re a cheeky duck.
Her Majesty, 93, seemed amused as she walked behind Olive the duck during a visit to the Gorgie City Farm in Edinburgh earlier this morning.
The Queen looked elegant in a pale green ensemble, with a matching hat decorated with pretty summer flowers.
The duck’s handler Maia Gordon couldn’t help but laugh as she walked alongside the Queen, with the royal keeping her eyes on the flapping bird.
Later, the royal looked amused as a pig paused to vigorously scratch its rear end against a trough as Her Majesty looked on.
The Queen, 93, appeared amused as she walked alongside keeper Maia Gordon and Olive the duck at the Gorgie City Farm this morning
The royal beamed as she arrived at the farm, which is one of her final visits after a week-long tour of Scotland
At one stage Maia, 24, held the duck in her arms while she answered the Queen’s questions while they walked through the farm
At one stage the 24-year-old took Olive into her arms, while the Queen appeared to ask her a question about the farm.
Olive caught the attention of the internet this year after she went viral on Twitter in February.
The farm describe her as a ‘very special and unusual duck’, who loves people, eating snails and worms, and taking walks around the farm.
The visit to the farm, which is located two miles outside of Central Edinburgh, is one of the royal’s last public engagements during her week-long visit to Scotland.
The Queen and Maia joined Olive the duck, who is described online as ‘a very special and unusual duck’, for a walk at the farm
The duck handler couldn’t help but laugh as she watched the animal flap it’s wings while walking with the Queen
Olive the duck, who is described as ‘a very special and unusual duck’, is one of the many animals at the farm
It was a waste depot until the 1930s, and later a civil defence training area during the war, but is now an outdoor resources centre, and educates the public about farming and food production.
The Queen also met with volunteers who tend to the farm’s gardens, which grow a range of fruit and veg, and even supplies some local shops and restaurants with its produce.
Despite appearing particularly taken with Olive the duck, the 93-year-old monarch also met with some of the animals living on the farm, including cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, and even bearded dragons.
Before departing the farm, Her Majesty unveiled a plaque, signed the visitors’ book and received a posy.
The royal also met with volunteers who work at the farm, including some women who appeared to be using looms to make blankets
Her Majesty beamed as she was shown around the farm, which is one of her final visits during her trip to Scotland
The royal donned a stunning pale green hat for the occasion, adorned with delicate flower decorations
Yesterday, the royal met the First Minister and Holyrood’s Presiding Office Ken Mackintosh during private audiences at the palace.
She went on to host the royal’s garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
Throughout the week, Her Majesty has spent time visiting various parts of the country and meeting people from all different walks of life.
On Friday, she visited a school in North Lanarkshire to present awards to pupils and received a Gaelic welcome on her arrival.
Before departing the farm, Her Majesty unveiled a plaque, signed the visitors’ book and received a posy
She then met with the Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire and Lanarkshire, before being invited to view an exhibition.
During her visit, local historians explained the school’s history and the monarch viewed a performance by the school’s Pipe Band on the athletic track, before presenting two Provost Community Recognition awards.
She then visited an auditorium where she heard a Gaelic poetry recital by a pupil, while a Gaelic song was performed by a String Ensemble.
Later that day, the Queen was seen inspecting the Guard of Honour, F Coy Scots Guards, during the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh.