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The Queen started her annual summer Balmoral holiday on July 19. She stayed at Craigowan Lodge on the Balmoral estate while the castle was still open to the public as she usually does, followed by taking up official residence at the castle itself on August 6. Her break usually ends around late September/early October with an engagement or two in Scotland before heading south.
Any appearances by The Queen during her holiday will be gathered in this post.
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October 7: NEW! As she wraps up her Balmoral break, Her Maj jumps straight from summer to winter with her fur-trimmed red outfit. Both the Gold Trellis Brooch and Lady Sarah Chatto accompanied her to church today.
Queen braves 'Arctic blast' as she looks regal in red heading to church in Balmoralhttps://t.co/agWpxpdcOz pic.twitter.com/wVt0opPKQE— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) October 7, 2018
September 30: The Sapphire and Diamond Grapes Brooch shows up at church as blue continues to be the color of the summer.
The Queen was joined by this royal couple in Balmoral on Sunday... https://t.co/AanU1UkCmx pic.twitter.com/6AulljBSqC— HELLO! (@hellomag) September 30, 2018
September 23: The Diamond and Pearl Navette Brooch makes another church appearance. In other Balmoral news, The Queen was spotted checking in on some horses, and unfortunately one of her ladies-in-waiting, The Hon. Mary Morrison, broke her ankle in a fall at the castle. [Express, Hello]
The Queen is joined by Charles and Camilla at Crathie Kirk as her Balmoral break draws to a close https://t.co/LMT7eZoiR6— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) September 23, 2018
September 16: Another church brooch that needs no debate: the Singapore Peranakan Diamond Jubilee Brooch.
Royal day out! Queen joined by Charles and William at church - but there's no sign of Kate https://t.co/fwMEWK9zSu pic.twitter.com/gZWqsKQ9nQ— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) September 16, 2018
September 9: Church again and hmm, interesting, this kinda looks like a badge to me. We'll see what you think. Here's a gallery for your investigation. [Zimbio]
September 2: The Cullinan V Brooch stands out beautifully on this navy coat for another Sunday at Crathie Kirk.
September 1: The annual Braemar Gathering has its own post right here.
August 26: More members of the Royal Family have arrived at Balmoral. The Queen, wearing the Pearl Navette Brooch, was joined in her car for church by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Duchess wore the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings on loan from The Queen. [Evening Standard]
August 19: A good effort from the Pearl Trefoil Brooch here, trying to stand out on this beige tweed for another Sunday church outing.
Prince Philip attends church service with the Queen during royals' Balmoral summer break https://t.co/forAnNH210 pic.twitter.com/6zq13BLg84— Evening Standard (@standardnews) August 20, 2018
August 12: It's about time for a thistle brooch. The Three Thistle Brooch was worn to church at Balmoral. Princess Beatrice accompanied her grandmother, wearing a fabulous Garbo hat. [People, Sun]
August 6: The Queen starts her official residency at Balmoral Castle with the traditional welcome ceremony. This always includes inspecting a Royal Guard, so of course the Royal Regiment of Scotland Badge was the pick.
August 5: Church at Balmoral, and if history's an indication, not the first time this summer the brooch will be tough to identify.
The Queen waves to delighted onlookers during rare public appearance https://t.co/u3LGughwLk— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) August 5, 2018
July 29: Church at Crathie Kirk near the Balmoral estate, her place of worship while in residence, wearing the Jardine Star Brooch. [Hello]
