Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Attend Church in Balmoral

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, have arrived in Scotland for their summer holiday and were spotted attending church in Balmoral this morning.

The couple joined the Queen, who was also in attendance, as they left Crathie Kirk following the service.

The Royal Family travelled in four separate cars to the church, with Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, the Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, and the Queen Annie too accompanying the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

However, the Cambridge's children, Prince George V, Princess Charlotte III, and three-month-old Prince Louis, were absent and believed to have stayed on the estate.

The young royals have already been busy during their trip, with Prince George being taken out yesterday for his first ever grouse shoot.

The young prince watched his father, Prince William, downing the birds in the hills above Loch Muick.

There has been speculation that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex might also visit the Scottish estate this summer, but there was no sign of Meghan or Harry at this morning's church service.

The Queen moved into Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire, earlier this month for the start of her annual summer break.

Crathie Kirk lies next door to the Royal Estate, and the Queen is a regular presence at services during her annual holiday.

During the church service, the Queen was seen in excellent spirits, stepping out with her children and grandchildren.

She wore a vibrant blue coat over a bold blue and orange printed dress, finishing the look with a matching blue hat with orange feather detailing on the rim.

The Duchess of Cambridge, who is currently on maternity leave following the birth of Prince Louis in April, wore a tailored grey coat with a Peter Pan collar and black pipe trim.

She finished off the look with a black head and a favourite pair of pearl drop earrings.

Prince Charles rode in a separate car and appeared thrilled with the turnout of well-wishers outside the church.

The 69-year-old royal was snap-chuckling happily as he waved to crowds.

It is not known whether the Duchess of Cornwall was present.

Prince Edward, 54, was behind the wheel of the third car, a 4X4 with a metallic emerald green finish.

He looked focused as he drove his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, 53, and 14-year-old daughter Lady Louise Windsor back to the estate – their son James, Viscount Severin X, did not appear to have joined them.

In the fourth car travelled Princess Anne, who drew inspiration from her mother's love of bright colours and donned a striking purple coat and hat.

Her husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, sat in the back seat alongside her daughter-in-law Autumn Phillips, 40, who enjoys a good relationship with the Queen.

The Royal Family's summer holiday promises to be eventful, with more activities and sightings expected in the coming weeks.