Monday 5th September 2011
Queen attends annual Braemar Gathering
BBC News
Thousands of people have been enjoying Highland dancing and pipe bands at the Braemar Highland Gathering.
The Queen and Prince Philip were among the spectators at Royal Deeside.
The Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife also attended the event which is traditionally held on the first Saturday of September.
There had been some speculation that Prince William and his wife Catherine might also be there.
The Gathering, held at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, is seen as the biggest event in the Highland Games calendar.
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