The Queen was photographed smiling and laughing at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, days after she missed the state’s opening of Parliament due to mobility issues.

Wearing sunglasses and a navy cardigan, she spoke with several people – believed to be responsible – from the window of her Range Rover.

She appeared in good spirits as she entered the arena as members of the audience raised their phones to take a photo.

many of queenUnderstandably, their horses appear at the event, which sees the animals pacing into a parade ring.

The picnic in Windsor comes after hey Missed the opening of Parliament Tuesday For the first time in 59 years, Prince Charles has given the Queen’s Speech instead.

A statement by the palace stated that this was due to “occasional mobility issues” and that the decision was made “in consultation with her doctors”.

She was first photographed walking with a cane in October, and the 96-year-old was last seen in public at the Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial service in March.

However, she was photographed in official photos a few weeks ago Meeting with the President of Switzerland at Windsor Castle.

The Queen celebrated her birthday last month in Sandringham, and next month will see platinum jubilee celebrations to mark 70 years on the throne.