The monarch used a walking stick to enter the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday, putting to rest reports that she was confined to a wheelchair due to increasing mobility issues.

The 96-year-old monarch had raised concerns about her health after missing several important royal engagements in recent months, but she appeared healthy and upbeat at the show, which is said to be one of her favourite royal events.

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Queen Elizabeth not only walked herself over to the royal box in the arena with a walking stick, but also drove herself to the show in a Range Rover.

In fact, the monarch seemed to have no trouble doing either as she was photographed flashing bright smiles as she drove in and then settled down to watch granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor lead a parade.