Queen starts Balmoral summer break

The Queen inspects Balaclava Company of The Royal Regiment of Scotland at Balmoral. Other members of the Royal Family are expected to visit during her stay

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II holds her nose as a Shetland pony does its business during a regiment inspection of the Bala - clava Company of the Royal Regiment of Scotland as she takes up summer residence at Balmoral Castle.

Pony Major Mark Wilkinson and Officer Commanding Major Johnny Thompson looked on in embarrassment as mascot Cru - achan IV mistimed his call of nature as the Queen passed by. Members of the Royal Family, including Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are expected to visit while she is at Balmoral.