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Gallery: Royals receive guard of honour as they arrive for Crathie Kirk service

Hundreds of visitors gathered to wave to King Charles and Queen Camilla on Sunday morning.

The Kings Guard arrived at Crathie Kirk . Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The Kings Guard arrived at Crathie Kirk . Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
By Ellie Milne & Heather Fowlie

The royal family received a warm welcome back to the north-east as they arrived for service at Crathie Kirk this morning.

Hundreds of people gathered along the route from the Balmoral gates to try to catch a glimpse of the special guests.

King Charles and Queen Camilla led the small convoy of cars in a chauffeured Bentley closely followed by Prince William, the Princess of Wales and Prince Andrew.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh travelled behind with the Princess Royal and her husband, Admiral Timothy Laurence.

The group outing marked the first time many members of the family have attended service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral Castle, since the Queen died last year.

They were met by enthusiastic waves from the crowd of locals and tourists who gathered outside and were welcomed by a guard of honour from the soldiers of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Our photographer Kami Thomson was out at Lower Deeside to capture the royal arrivals. 

King Charles attends Crathie Kirk for the first time since becoming monarch.
King Charles attends Crathie Kirk for the first time since becoming monarch.
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay Prince William and Princess Kate arriving at Crathie Kirk.
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay Prince William and Princess Kate.
Charles and Camilla in car arriving at Crathie Kirk
King Charles and Queen Camilla arriving at Crathie Kirk for Sunday’s service.
Prince Andrew attending the service.
Prince Andrew was also at Crathie Kirk today.
Prince Edward, Princess Anne and Timothy Lawrence arriving.
Prince Edward, Princess Anne and Timothy Lawrence arriving at the service.
Tourists and well-wishers around Crathie Kirk.
Tourists and well-wishers around Crathie Kirk.
People walking around the grounds.
People walked around the grounds.
The Kings Guard line the entrance.
The Kings Guard lined the entrance.
The Kings Guard at Crathie Kirk.
The Kings Guard at Crathie Kirk.
Onlookers taking photographs.
People stopped to take photographs.
People taking pictures as the cars arrived.
People taking pictures as the royal family arrived at Crathie Kirk.
Crowd of people waiting at Crathie Kirk to catch a glimpse of the royal family.
Quite a few people were waiting outside the kirk to catch a glimpse of the Royal Family.
The Kings Guard marched to the Kirk.
The Kings Guard marched to the Kirk.
The King's Guard marching up to the Kirk.
The crowds enjoyed witnessing The King’s Guard marching up to the Kirk.
The Kings Guard leave Crathie Kirk followed by the crowds after the service.
The Kings Guard leave Crathie Kirk followed by the crowds after the service.
The Kings Guard leave the service.
The Kings Guard leave Crathie Kirk.

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