Queen Elizabeth II attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday, watching her beloved equines from the comfort of a Range Rover before walking to her box in her first public appearance in person in weeks.
Her Majesty was clapped and cheered as she arrived and wound down her window to chat animatedly with fellow festival-goers having never missed the event in the past 79 years.
The Queen seemed relaxed and smiled while dozens of photographers a few feet away tried to capture the moment.
Later, the Queen walked unaided to her Range Rover, waving to cheering crowds as she headed back to Windsor Castle.
![The Queen's appearance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show came a few days after she delegated the opening of Parliament to Prince Charles. Photo / AP](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/COHWILU7UK3RJ6HRCBGOTWPTOM.jpg?auth=87fdd26dc4cf6f85ae6a2a9e0d979aafbaad893abed05a0eb0976b61055594cc&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)