The Queen will miss church in Scotland this Sunday over coronavirus lockdown fears in a bid to stop well-wishers gathering.
The head of state travelled to Balmoral with the Duke of Edinburgh on Tuesday for her traditional summer break. Normally, Her Majesty joins the congregation at nearby Crathie Kirk, but this year it is understood she will not take her seat in the Aberdeenshire place of worship.
Lockdown measures have been reintroduced in Aberdeen following the outbreak of a coronavirus cluster in the city. Face coverings are to be made mandatory in more indoor places across Scotland following the spike in cases.