The Queen is all smiles as she rounds off the week in which she became Britain's longest-reigning monarch with horse show in Scotland

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The Queen arrived to the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship
Event was held at Blair Castle, Perthshire
Her Majesty, 89, become Britain's longest-reigning monarch on Wednesday

Published: 10:28 EST, 13 September 2015 | Updated: 12:34 EST, 13 September 2015

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Resplendent in a houndstooth grey and white coat, the Queen rounded off a week in which she became Britain's longest serving monarch by attending one of her favourite events - a horse show in Scotland.

The Queen arrived by Range Rover to the Longines FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) European Eventing Championship at Blair Castle, Perthshire.

Earlier this week, she surpassed the record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, to become Britain's longest-reigning monarch - and judging by her cheery demeanor on Sunday, she is still in high spirits.

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Longines FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) European Eventing Championship at Blair Castle, Perthshire, rounding off a week in which she became Britain's longest-serving monarch

The 89-year-old monarch greeted Brigadier Melville Stewart Jameson, Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, and representatives from Longines and the FEI as she arrived at the event on a chilly Autumnal afternoon.

She took her seat with Prince Phillip in the grandstand and settled down to watch the show.

The Championships at Blair Castle is the final opportunity for European nations to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with 80 competitors from 16 nations taking part over four days of competition, in front of a crowd in excess of 60,000.

The event includes international three-day eventing, British Showjumping, Highland Pony showing, Hunter Show, National Pony Society Scotland Finals, Pony Club Games, Ex Racehorses and Ridden Clydesdale Championships.

The event also incorporates the Bruadar Country Fair, with traditional countryside pursuits such as falconry, gundog training, vaulting, dog agility and includes over 200 trade stands.

Resplendent in a houndstooth grey and white coat, the Queen smiled as she attended one of her favourite events - a horse show in Scotland

Queen Elizabeth is greeted by Brigadier Melville S Jameson CBE, the Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, as she arrives at the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship at Blair Castle

She took her seat with Prince Phillip in the grandstand and settled down to watch the show

The royal couple were in high spirits as they arrived at their seats

The Championships at Blair Castle is the final opportunity for European nations to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with 80 competitors from 16 nations taking part over four days of competition

Queen Elizabeth smiles as she presents Germany's Michael Jung with a gold medal at the Longines FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) European Eventing Championship

Meanwhile, nearby at Crathie Kirk church, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Charles attended morning prayers.

The royal couple, who welcomed their second child, Princess Charlotte, in May, drove from Balmoral Castle to the church in a convoy of cars.

Kate, 33, who will see a return to royal duties over the coming weeks - including an appearance at the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup - debuted a flattering new hairstyle for the occasion

The Duke and Duchess are thought to be marking the Queen's landmark reign privately at Balmoral.

Queen Elizabeth laughs with Event Director Alec Lochore after she presented medals to the winning teams

The royal looked delighted to be greeted by Brigadier Melville S Jameson CBE upon her arrival

The event also incorporates the Bruadar Country Fair, with traditional countryside pursuits such as falconry, gundog training, vaulting, dog agility and includes over 200 trade stands

On Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth became Britain's longest-reigning monarch, but rather than mark the historic day with high-profile celebrations, it was business as usual for Her Majesty as she carried out official duties in Scotland.

With Prince Philip by her side, the Queen was greeted by cheering crowds as she arrived in the village of Tweedbank to open the new £294million Scottish Borders Railway.

In a speech to hundreds of well-wishers, the monarch thanked supporters for their 'touching messages of great kindness' but said the 'milestone' was not one 'to which she has ever aspired'.

Earlier in the day, David Cameron led MPs in paying tribute to the Queen, comparing her reign to a 'golden thread running through three generations'. Meanwhile, Tower Bridge was lifted as the royal rowbarge Gloriana led a flotilla of boats down the River Thames in her honour.

The Queen looked chic, as always, in delicate pearls and a feathered hat

With a touch of pink lipstick and rouge cheeks, the Queen looked resplendent as she arrived at the event

Queen Elizabeth laughs with Event Director Alec Lochore at the sporting event

The Queen attended a Scottish horse show rounding off a week in which she became Britain's longest serving monarch

The exact moment the Queen eclipses Queen Victoria's milestone is not known as there is no precise time for the death of the Queen's beloved father, George VI, who died in the early hours of February 6 1952.

But Buckingham Palace has calculated that at around 5.30pm the Queen made history as she reigned for 23,226 days, 16 hours and roughly 30 minutes - a few minutes longer than Queen Victoria.

The Queen made no mention of Queen Victoria in her address, but she was wearing her great-great grandmother's diamond bow brooch, which has been passed down through the generations.

Queen Elizabeth II smiles after unveiling a plaque at Newtongrange railway station, on the day she became Britain's longest reigning monarch, as she and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, travel by steam train to inaugurate the new £294 million Scottish Borders Railway