Barely a month after her last health scare, the Queen Mother gave royal-watchers in Scotland a fillip when she made a surprise appearance – alongside her favourite grandson. The indomitable 101-year-old accompanied the Prince of Wales to the Aberdeenshire town of Alford where he was unveiling a statue of an Aberdeen Angus bull.
Travelling by car from Birkhall, her residence on the Balmoral Estate, the Queen Mother, dressed in light turquoise with a matching hat, was greeted with applause as she arrived. Charles took her arm and introduced her to the local dignitaries, before mentioning her in his speech, in which he explained the importance of maintaining British breeds of cattle.
“Can I first of all say what a marvellous occasion this is,” said Charles, “particularly that Her Majesty, my grandmother, has been able to come on this special day.” Angus Farquharson, the Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire enthused about the visit, calling it “absolutely brilliant.”
“We were so fortunate having both Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Prince Charles to attend the event. It was quite unique.”
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