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Prince William made a surprise appearance alongside his grandmother as they travelled to Sunday service at Crathie Kirk in Scotland.
But there was no sign of the Duke’s wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, who probably had her hands full with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and baby Prince Louis.
The Queen looked in good spirits as she smiled and waved at wellwishers as she travelled in her chauffeur-driven Bentley.
The 92-year-old monarch got in to the autumnal spirit and looked radiant in a chic orange jacket and matching hat trimmed with feathers.
She completed the look with a dark berry shade of lipstick.
While her grandson William, 36, smiled at the cameras and looked smart in a dark navy suit and red tie.
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were also spotted on the outing, but opted to drive in their own car.
The pair also have a residence, Birkhall, on the Balmoral Estate.
But there was no sign of the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, who retired from public duties last summer.
The Queen and Prince Philip are coming to the end of their annual summer break at Balmoral.
Princess Eugenie once insisted the Queen was “most happiest” at the historic castle.
She said: “It’s the most beautiful place on earth. I think Granny is the happiest there.
“Walks, picnics, dogs, a lot of dogs — there’s always dogs and people coming in and out all the time.
“Family-wise we’re all there, so it’s a lovely base for Granny and Grandpa to be — for us to come and see them up there where you just have room to breathe and run.”
The 50,000 acres offers the privacy that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip look for during their summer away from the public life.
Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was bought for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852 for £32,000, having been first leased in 1848.
The property remains privately owned by the Queen – as is Sandringham – and is not publicly funded.
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