The Queen and the Duke of Cambridge got to sample a taste of Scotland's other national drink during a visit to Lanarkshire today.
Making her first official visit to Scotland since the death of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen was given a tour of AG Barr's factory in Cumbernauld, where the iconic Irn Bru soft drink is manufactured.
She was joined by her grandson Prince William, known as the Earl of Strathearn in Scotland, who took a sip of the soft drink as the Queen looked on.
The Queen opened the factory's new process facility, met with employees and was given an overview of the history of the company as she began a four-day visit north of the border.
The 95-year-old monarch will carry out in-person engagements celebrating Scottish community, innovation and history as part of her traditional trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week.
She will be joined later in the week by her daughter the Princess Royal.
The Queen, who has continued with her duties as head of state despite grieving for her late husband, will stay at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, her official residence in Scotland.
She will be joined by William at engagements today, while Anne will accompany her on Wednesday and Thursday.
Holyrood Week, also known as Royal Week, was cancelled last year because of the pandemic.
This year, in line with Government guidelines, traditional events hosting thousands of people such as the garden party at Holyroodhouse will not take place.
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