Queen Elizabeth II, wrapped up warmly, paid a visit to her horses at Windsor Castle today.

This comes just days after her return to work following the funeral of her late husband, Prince Philip.

The Queen, known for her passion for horses and breeding thoroughbred racehorses throughout her reign, was seen beaming as she inspected her horses and Prince Philip’s carriages in the grounds of Windsor Castle alongside her staff.

Despite the pouring rain, Her Majesty walked across the lawn with a smile on her face, accompanied by members of her staff.

She wore a longline rain mack and a colorful headscarf beneath it.

This appearance marks her first public engagement since the funeral of Prince Philip.

Earlier today, the 95-year-old monarch drove out into the grounds of Windsor to personally inspect the animals.

The Queen has not been publicly photographed riding since December, although there were reports that she had been taking daily rides throughout last year.

Throughout the pandemic, Head Grimm Terry has made sure that the Queen’s ponies are ready for her rides, maintaining a safe distance of two meters.

All necessary protective measures, particularly for the horse’s saddle and bridle, are taken.

Her Majesty’s favorite ride is a black pony named Cartolima Emma, named after the stud near Leeds where she was bred.

This routine provides the Queen with a sense of freedom and normality.

It was recently reported that Prince Philip’s ponies and polished dark green carriage will be passed on to his 17-year-old granddaughter, Lady Louise.

On the morning of his passing, Lady Louise was seen in Windsor Great Park, paying tribute to her grandfather by putting the ponies through their paces.

Sources have revealed that Lady Louise will continue to regularly exercise the two black ponies, Balmoral Nevis and Nottall Storm, at Windsor.

In 2019, Prince Philip proudly watched his granddaughter take part in a carriage-driving competition at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, where she achieved third place.

He had passed on his love for the sport to Lady Louise, as he did to her mother.

Prince Philip, who took up carriage driving in 1971 at the age of fifty, switched from polo due to an arthritic wrist.

He played a significant role in shaping the sport in the UK and continued competing well into his eighties.

Representing Britain, he participated in three European Championships and six World Championships.