HM The Queen accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Braemar Gathering 2012 which took place in The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar, Scotland. The Gathering, always held on the first Saturday in September, is world famous for its friendship and hospitality. This extends to visitors as well as royals attending the event beneath the encircling heather clad hills.

This year The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay along with The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence were also in attendance.