Throwback footage showing the Queen dancing with Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the Ghillies Ball at Balmoral leaves fans gushing over ‘happier times’
- Footage is from the Ghillies Ball in Balmoral which the royals attend every year
- The royal family took part in the traditional Scottish country dancing at the ball
- Video clip is thought to be from ball in 1991 and shows her dancing with royals
- It shows the Queen doing a Scottish country dance called the Eightsome Reel
Rare footage of the Queen giggling and smiling while she dances at the Ghillies Ball, with other members of the royal family in the 90s, has been shared by a royal fan Instagram account.
The Queen, 93, spends the summer in Balmoral every year and before she heads back to London in October it is a tradition for her to host the Ghillies Ball for Balmoral staff and the local community.
The video clip, which is believed to be from 1991, shows her dancing with Prince Andrew, Prince Charles and also the late Princess Diana.
As the royal family all take part in the traditional Scottish country dancing the Queen smiles and giggles, in the footage from the BBC’s coverage of the ball.
Fans took to the Instagram account to thank them for sharing the rare footage, with one saying that it was from ‘happier times’. Many also commented on the appearance of the late Princess Diana.
The Queen, 93, spends the summer in Balmoral every year and before she heads back to London in October it is tradition for her to host the Ghillies Ball for Balmoral staff and the local community. Pictured: The Queen at the 1971 ball
Rare footage of the queen giggling and smiling while she dances at the Ghillies Ball, with other members of the royal family, has been shared on a a royal fan Instagram account. Pictured: The Queen dancing with
The clip, which shows the Queen in a blue dress and red tartan sash, starts with her majesty waving her finger at Price Phillip and then taking his hands and dancing with him, before it cuts to Princess Diana holding hands with guests and dancing.
Princess Diana is in a cream dress, with puff ball sleeves and giggles too before it cuts to clips of Prince Andrew dancing with the Queen. The members of the royal family then all gather round the Queen, who is also wearing a tiara, who finds herself in the middle of her family.
Princess Anne joins the dance, which is thought to be called the Eightsome Reel, as they all circle the Queen, who twirls in the middle. Prince Charles later takes to the middle of the circle, then dances with his grandmother and his mother.
Later on in the clip the Queen and Prince Phillip watch on as Princess Anne and Prince Andrew link arms and enthusiastically twirl each other round, much to the delight of the Queen Elizabeth II who opens her arms out wide to them and smiles.
Princess Diana is also seen in the video holding hands with guests and dancing. She is in a cream dress, with puff ball sleeves and smiles in the footage
The Queen, who is dressed in a blue dress and red tartan sash,looks delighted to be dancing with her family at the event
Prince Phillip and the Queen take part in the Scottish country dancing called the Eightsome Reel
The clip then shows both Princess Anne and Prince Andrew looking exhausted and dizzy as they use the wall to steady themselves.
The ball, which is normally a private affair, was that year filmed by the BBC, for a special documentary to honour the 40th Jubilee of the Queen.
The clip was shared online by a Duke and Duchess of Cambridge fan account on Instagram, @teatimewiththecambridges, which was originally shared to YouTube.
As the shared the clip they wrote: ‘A clip of the event that The Duke of Cambridge *most likely* attended while he was in Scotland for a few days last week!
The ball, which is normally a private affair, was that year filmed by the BBC, for a special documentary to honour the 40th Jubilee of the Queen
The clip was shared online by a Duke and Duchess of Cambridge fan account on Instagram, @teatimewiththecambridges
Princess Anne joins the dance as they all circle the Queen, who twirls in the middle. Prince Charles later takes to the middle of the circle, then dances with his grandmother and his mother
‘As I mentioned yesterday, the Ghillies Ball is an annual event The Queen hosts at Balmoral Castle for her family, neighbours, and staff as a way to say thank you before she returns to London in early October!
‘This clip is in 1990 and from a documentary about Balmoral so it’s definitely not the norm for pictures or videos to ever surface.
‘And yes, picturing Prince William dancing like this is hilarious and I highly recommend it.’
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