The Queen will mourn the death of her husband privately at Balmoral during an "out of season" trip, it has been reported.
Since the start of her reign, the Queen has embarked on a three-month break at the 50,000-acre estate in Aberdeenshire each year.
But after the death of her husband Prince Philip, who died aged 99 earlier this year, the monarch is reported to be moving close to the estate for a private period of mourning.
The trip is 'out of season' for the Queen, who usually visits the area from August to October.
It will reportedly be a low-key visit and unlike the trips Royals typically make, there will be no outings or visits from dignitaries.
Her Majesty is expected to use the time there to grieve her late husband in private.
The Queen will not stay at Balmoral Castle but instead will spend her time at Craigowan Lodge, a stone house on the estate about a mile from the main castle, reports the Daily Mail.
Royal commentators have drawn parallels with Queen Victoria who made similar visits to Balmoral 160 years ago after the death of her husband, Prince Albert.
The Queen is expected to be joined in Scotland by a small number of staff along with her niece, Lady Sarah Chatto, who is also expected to join her.
During the pandemic a 'Balmoral bubble' of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's's staff was set up, including master of the household Vice-Admiral Tony Johnstone-Burt.
Others included, Sir Edward Young, the HRH’s private secretary, and Paul Whybrew and William Henderson.
Balmoral is a special place to the Queen and it is where she and Prince Philip spent part of their honeymoon in 1947.
The couple and their family spent time there every year.
The trip comes as the Queen is said to be falling back on her two new puppies as she grieves the loss of Prince Philip.
Prince Andrew reportedly gifted his mother two new puppies ahead of the death of her beloved husband.
The Queen's consort of 73 years passed away in the early hours of April 9, just a few months before he was due to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Philip's funeral was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in line with Covid restrictions where the Queen cut a solitary figure.
