The Braemar Gathering is one of the Queen’s favourite events, one where she seems at her happiest, laughing and smiling as she watches the Highland games.
The Queen, 96, has only missed the Gathering five times before in her 70-year reign and her absence will spark further fears for her health as she has not been seen in public since July 21.
A royal source said: “The Queen’s episodic mobility problems have meant her decision to miss the Braemar Gathering has been taken for her comfort.
