Queen Elizabeth II Steals the Show at Royal Windsor Horse Show

The internet is abuzz with photos of the Queen smiling and enjoying herself at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

On Friday, the 95-year-old monarch personally drove her Range Rover from Windsor Castle to her favourite event, which has drawn praise from internet users after photos of Her Majesty smiling behind the wheel emerged.

The Queen looked jovial as she joined the equestrian fans at the event, which is a private occasion for the Queen.

She dresses informally when attending and mingles with other visitors as they watch horses and ponies put on display.

The Queen's attendance at the event comes after a torrid year for the Royal Family, which saw the passing of her husband Prince Philip and reports of a rift between her grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry, after the Duke of Sussex gave a series of TV interviews.

Her visit also marks the first time she has attended the event since 2019, as last year's was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The photos of the Queen driving her Range Rover to the showground, accompanied by her lady-in-waiting Dame Annabel Whitehead, made fans constantly share their thoughts on social media.

With her head just peeking over the steering wheel, one commentator on Twitter said the Queen is too adorable, adding, “I hope to live as long as she has and move around like she does at her age”.

Another person was impressed by her ability to drive the heavy-duty car, saying, “The old lady can still drive this heavy-engine sport utility vehicle.

I had one of those years ago and every time I drove it I felt like I was pulling an 18 wheeler”.

Others said she looked teeny-weeny tiny and observed that the Queen appeared to be obviously enjoying herself after the show.

Today, the Queen has attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show for the third day in a row and appeared to be delighted to be at the event.

Her Majesty started the day dressed in more casual attire than usual, opting for a navy padded gillet over her smart white shirt teamed with a vibrant green cardigan and cotton skirt.

But the 95-year-old monarch showed she was a pro at the quick change.

After swapping her dressed down outfit for a more glamorous ensemble, she sported a vibrant pink coat and matching hat to present the best turned out trooper award.

At the competition, the monarch was joined by her youngest son Prince Edward, his wife Sophie the Countess of Wessex and their daughter Lady Louise Windsor, who also takes after her late grandfather Prince Philip, having inherited his love of carriage driving and proved herself a talented driver for a young age.

At today's event, the Queen smiled broadly and looked in great spirits as she presented the award for the best turned out trooper this afternoon on the penultimate day of the event.

Her Majesty could be seen grinning with joy as she soaked up the atmosphere at one of her favourite equestrian events of the year earlier in the day.

The Queen is a regular fixture at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, which is now in its 77th year and attracts well-heeled visitors from all over the world.

The Queen's love of horses has been well documented and goes back to her childhood when she was given her first horse, a Shetland pony, at the age of four.

She has attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show every year, though in 2020 the show was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Queen's passion for horseback riding has also been passed on to the next generation of royals as well.

Her daughter Princess Anne became the first royal to compete in the Olympics when she rode in the equestrian three-day event at the 1976 Games in Montreal.

Following in her footsteps, Anne's daughter Zara Tindall competed in the 2012 Olympics and won a silver medal.

Two of the Queen's great-grandchildren, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, are also taking part in a long-standing royal family tradition of horseback riding.

They have been honing their riding skills over the past year, a royal insider revealed to People magazine in March.

While attending an event to meet and honour British Olympians at Buckingham Palace in October 2016, the Duchess of Cambridge revealed that Charlotte, then one, had developed a love of horses, just like her great-grandmother.

The Duchess emphasised that Charlotte has this passion about horses and although she doesn't echo it, she'll do her best to champion and encourage it, Paralympic equestrian Natasha Baker said at the time.

In conclusion, the Queen's appearance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show has brought joy to many people worldwide.

Her Majesty's passion for horses and her ability to drive at the age of 95 has impressed many people.

The Queen's attendance at the event is also a sign of hope and resilience during these challenging times.