Prince of Wales shares a touching moment with Camilla's grandchildren as they enjoy a day out at the Highland Games

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Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were in the village of Ballater
Joined by Camilla's daughter Laura Lopes and her three children
Charles shared a touching moment with one of her five-year-old boys
Royal couple shared a dram and watched Games from the Chieftain's tent
The royal couple spend their summers at Birkhall, their Scottish home
Residence is close to Balmoral where the Queen is currently staying

Published: 10:26 EST, 14 August 2014 | Updated: 12:55 EST, 14 August 2014

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Prince George might have been in London but Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall had other grandchildren to entertain them as they enjoyed a day out at the Highland Games.

With them was Camilla's daughter Laura Lopes and her three children Eliza, six, and twins Gus and Louis, five.

Wrapped up warm in little anoraks, the children appeared to be having a lovely time with one of the twins even running up to throw his arms around a delighted Charles' legs.

Nice sporran! Charles and Camilla's little granddaughter Eliza looks fascinated by his Scottish sporran

Touching: Prince Charles enjoys a hug while Camilla and daughter Laura Lopes attempt to corral the rest

Eliza, who played a starring role as a bridesmaid at the 2011 wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also seemed intrigued by the Prince of Wales' sporran and crept up to take a closer look.

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as they are known north of the border, are currently holidaying at their Scottish home of Birkhall which sits on the Balmoral estate, close to Ballater.

Despite living close by, this was their first visit to the village's games but they certainly appeared to enjoy it, even toasting the festivities with a glass of whisky.

Arriving at the event in the Aberdeenshire village, they were greeted by games secretary Ron Drever and Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire James Ingleby, while Camilla was handed a posy by dancer Abigael Gray, 11.

Cheers! The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall toast Ballater's 150th Highland Games with a dram

Patriotic: Both Charles and Camilla opted for tartan ensembles for their visit to Ballater's Games

Nice to meet you: The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall greet Drum Major Bert Summers

Once they had taken their seats, the royal couple watched the hammer throwing and a parade by the Ballater and District Pipe Band, while enjoying their whisky.

Later, they were shown old photographs of Deeside displayed by the Ballater Local History Group, including images of their Scottish home Birkhall.

'They loved the photos,' said chairman Alastair Cassie afterwards. 'Camillla said she wished she'd brought her glasses.'

Charles signed a guest book at a tent where members of Clan Farquharson had gathered, with some travelling from as far as Australia to attend the event.

Captain Alwyne Farquharson, 16th chief of the Clan Farquharson, is chieftain of the Ballater Highland Games.

Jane Marland from Sydney, a member of the Clan Farquharson Association of Australia, said: 'It's great to be here, I'm enjoying it very much.'

Cute: The royal couple were shown a trio of Scottish Terriers, including the patriotically daubed Maggie (centre)

Warm welcome: The couple were given a warm welcome while Charles looked impressed with local cheese

Exciting: Most of the crowd were thrilled to see the couple but two boys chose to play with guns instead

Cosy chat: Prince Charles was on jocular form, laughing and chatting with members of the public

Husband and wife Carla and Louis Brijer from the Hague in the Netherlands chatted to the Prince of Wales as he toured stalls selling locally made goods.

'He asked me where I was from and I told him that we were on holiday in Scotland and had been staying in Cullen and in St Andrews,' said Mrs Brijer, 59. 'It was great to meet him.'

Games secretary Mr Drever said the royals were welcome guests. 'It was an informal visit and our Games have just run as scheduled,' he added.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall traditionally spend the summer months in Scotland at their Aberdeenshire home, Birkhall, which is just a few miles from Balmoral.

Balmoral Castle sits between Ballater and Braemar and the Queen is patron of the Braemar Gathering, which takes place this year on Saturday 6th September.