Queen travels to Scotland for traditional summer break

She may be joined by outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson for the annual visit to the monarch's Scottish home.

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The Queen has travelled to her private Scottish home of Balmoral for the start of her traditional summer break.

The monarch is likely to be joined in her highland retreat by members of her family over the coming weeks.

Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson may travel up to Aberdeenshire for the premier’s annual visit to the monarch’s Scottish home.

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