Queen Elizabeth has had quite a busy week, what with welcoming a new great-grandchild (her eighth) into the family. But her introduction to the latest royal, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby boy, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, wasn't the only thing on her mind on Wednesday. In fact, before she went to meet her grandson's first child at Windsor Castle, Her Majesty had another event on her agenda that she simply wouldn't miss: the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The queen is a famously avid equestrian and continues to ride, even at the age of 93. (Though she does admit to being "rather a fair-weather rider now.") The annual RWHS, held not far from Windsor Castle, is rumored to be one of the queen's favorite equestrian events of the year, and according to the Daily Mail , she's believed to have attended every year since the show's inception 76 years ago. With a record like that, a little spring shower was hardly going to keep Her Majesty away. Instead, the queen donned a pair of wellies, a hooded olive raincoat, and one of her signature silk headscarves and headed out to watch the events and chat with fellow equine fans. And while we have no idea what her exact opinions of the horses on show might have been, it's fair to say that she had some strong reactions. Take a look at a few of our favorite photos below: Judgmental (she is not amused): Andrew Matthews - PA Images Getty Images Impressed: Max Mumby/Indigo Getty Images Delighted: Max Mumby/Indigo Getty Images Frightened? : Max Mumby/Indigo Getty Images And... whatever this one is: Max Mumby/Indigo Getty Images Lauren Hubbard Writer Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Sophie, Countess of Wessex watched her daughter intently as she took part in the horse show Sophie, Countess of Wessex was barely able to contain her excitement at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Visibly proud, the 54-year-old looked overjoyed as she watched her daughter Lady Louise Windsor, 15, take third place in the Private Driving Class. The royal cut a much more casual figure than her usual outings to royal engagements - even pausing to take photographs on her smart phone. But, while she may have been there as a parent rather than a royal, Sophie still looked incredibly smart. Why Sophie, Countess of Wessex she may not meet royal baby for weeks Sophie, Countess of Wessex watched Lady Louise Windsor at the Royal Windsor Horse Show today She opted for a pair of blue trousers, as well as a navy blue blazer. The chic garment featured a double-breasted design, and had been embellished with a gold brooch in one corner. Sophie also wore a cream and pink patterned scarf. The Countess carried a blue bag over her shoulder - something which would certainly not be commonplace on official royal outings. She also sported a pair of glasses on her head. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh was also there to watch the young royal.<doc-sep>She’s one happy monarch! Shortly after meeting her eighth great-grandchild, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor — a.k.a Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s newborn son — Queen Elizabeth attended the royal Windsor horse show on Wednesday, May 8. The 93-year-old was all smiles as she watched the majestic animals. Unfortunately, some rain got in the way of her special afternoon … which led to some, er, interesting facial expressions. Scroll through the gallery below to see all of the snapshots.<doc-sep>After meeting his grandson Prince Harry's new baby on Wednesday, Prince Philip made sure he was on hand to cheer on his granddaughter, Lady Louise Windsor, the following day. The 97-year-old royal looked every inch the doting grandfather as he sat in his carriage watching Lady Louise drive a horse-drawn carriage during the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Windsor. Her mother, the, Countess of Wessex, and the Queen were also there for moral support. It's not surprising the Queen, who is a regular at the horse show, made an appearance as it's clearly one of her favourite events of the year. The monarch, who first learnt how to ride aged three, hasn't missed the show since its launch in 1943. Like the Queen and Prince Philip, Lady Louise is a huge fan of horse riding. She has been often pictured showing off her equestrian skills, competing in the British Driving Society Championship for Young Drivers. Her grandfather was very instrumental in the development of carriage driving and has represented Britain in three European championships and six world championships. MORE: Everything you need to know about Lady Louise Windsor Lady Louise, 15, tends to usually stay out of the limelight with her younger brother James, Viscount Severn. Speaking about trying to give their children a normal upbringing, the Countess of Wessex previously said: "Certainly when they were very young we tried to keep them out of it. Only because for their sakes, to grow up as normally as possible we felt was quite important. And they're going to have to go out and get a job and earn a living later on in life and if they've had a normal a start in life they possibly can get, then hopefully that will stand them in good stead." READ: Sophie Wessex recalls premature birth of daughter Lady Louise in emotional speech Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! 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The Queen is due to meet the royal baby later on Wednesday, HELLO! understands, following her attendance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Prince Harry and Meghan's son is the Queen's eighth great-grandchild and there's no doubt that Her Majesty is excited to meet Baby Sussex. Ahead of her meeting, the monarch attended the annual horse show, which is one of her favourite equestrian events of the year. It seemed nothing could stop the Queen from attending, as she pulled on an anorak and braved the rain to watch the displays. The casually-dressed monarch kept her hair covered under a silk blue headscarf – perhaps a nod to the new royal baby. Loading the player... The Queen 'delighted' to welcome new royal baby As patron of the show, the Queen attends every year and is usually joined by her retired husband Prince Philip, 97, and other members of the royal family. This year, fans can expect sightings from the Queen's sons Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, her daughter-in-law the Countess of Wessex and her granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor. MORE: Duchess Kate talks royal baby name Andrew, Edward and Sophie have just been made royal vice presidents of the show, while Sophie and her daughter Louise, 15, are scheduled to take part in the British Driving Society Class. As keen carriage drivers, they are following in the footsteps of Prince Philip, who is president of the show and still enjoys the sport. MORE: Prince Charles on meeting the royal baby The Queen's appearance comes one day after she hosted a lunch at Windsor Castle for members of the Order of Merit. She was joined by her husband, who had not been seen on a public engagement since his car crash in January. At the luncheon, the monarch was congratulated on the birth of the new royal baby. One guest asked, "Life is good for Your Majesty?" to which she said: "Yes, thank you." "Congratulations. Another great-grandchild!" the guest added. "I know," the Queen replied, smiling and adding that she now has eight. Like this story? Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.