Queen Elizabeth goes for a ride near her Balmoral estate

Video footage of the Queen enjoying one of her early morning horse rides has surfaced in which she cuts a relaxed figure as she trots out the gates of her Balmoral estate.

Despite approaching 90 years of age she proves old habits die hard, as she is filmed exiting the property before a saluting police officer and the surprised tourist who filmed it.

The Queen's daily horse rides started at the age of four and much of her private life is still spent indulging in her passion.