The Queen returns to royal duties after her summer holiday at Balmoral

Welcome back, Your Majesty! <p><a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii"><strong>The Queen</a></strong> made her <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2019100978831/the-queen-returns-london-following-summer-holiday/">return to London</a></strong> earlier this week after spending just over three months at the <strong><a href="/tags/0/british-royals">Royal Family</a></strong>’s <strong><a href="/tags/0/balmoral">Balmoral</a></strong> estate in the Scottish Highlands. <p>On Oct. 11, the 93-year-old monarch looked refreshed and very happy as she stepped out to her first post-holiday engagement in London, where she opened a new housing development for British veterans and ex-servicemembers. <p><strong>Click through the gallery (or keep scrolling if you're on mobile) to see the best photos from her day!</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Jack Hill/AFP/Getty Images
Her Majesty sported a beautiful cornflower blue coat by <strong>Angela Kelly</strong>, which she paired with a matching hat decorated with a lovely green feather adornment. On her feet were her favourite flats, and she appeared to be wearing the Russian Sapphire Cluster brooch! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Upon arrival at the Haig Housing Trust, she was handed a multicoloured bouquet by this adorable little girl, who gave her the cutest curtsy. Both looked very pleased to meet each other! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The Queen then spent some time speaking with her greeters. She's always very interested in and supportive of other people's lives! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Dozens of well-wishers were there, very happy to see the Queen back at work! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The block has been named Queen Elizabeth Terrace in her honour – well-deserved, too! <p>The Queen has been a patron of Haig Housing since 1952. For more than 100 years, it has helped veterans and their families access affordable, accessible housing in the UK. <p>Photo: &copy; Jack Hill/AFP/Getty Images
While inside, Her Majesty visited with the Bowman family, who have been living in the housing block for a while and wanted to show her some of their photos. <p>Photo: &copy; Jack Hill - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The Queen also met with veterans – one of them, <strong>Ken Souter</strong> (pictured seated in the wheelchair), just turned 100 and fought in World War II. When someone turns 100, they get a special birthday card from Her Majesty, who told Ken she was happy to see his card arrived “on time.” What a joker! <p>Photo: &copy; Jack Hill/AFP/Getty Images
She also took some time to talk to this veteran, with his newborn baby. <p>Elizabeth loves royal duties and always has, and she certainly looked pleased as punch to be opening the residences! The 70 homes at the new development have been designed to house severely wounded and disabled veterans, which is a cause that’s close to members of the Royal Family’s hearts – especially the Queen’s grandson, <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-harry">Prince Harry</a></strong>, who is a veteran himself! It’s easy to see why she was so proud of him for founding the <strong><a href="/tags/0/invictus-games">Invictus Games</a></strong>, which gives wounded vets and ex-servicemembers the chance to compete in sports. <p>Photo: &copy; Jack Hill - WPA Pool/Getty Images
This adorable little boy gave Her Majesty another bouquet as she was leaving. <p>Photo: &copy; Jack Hill - WPA Pool/Getty Images
She also took the time to shake hands with many of the well-wishers who had gathered to greet her. <p>Photo: &copy; Jack Hill - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Did we mention she got a lot of flowers?! We're very glad you're back at work, Ma'am! <p>Photo: &copy; Jack Hill - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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