Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Deeside Legacy Celebrated with Prestigious Award

A prestigious business award is to be conferred on the late Queen Elizabeth II at an award ceremony this evening.

The monarch's long contribution to the north-east will be celebrated at the Northern Star Business Awards tonight. 

It will mark the first time the Regional Contribution Award has been given posthumously.

The award - run by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, in association with Brodies LLP - received the blessing of His Majesty King Charles III and is given annually to someone who has made outstanding contribution to the economy of the region. 

The Northern Star Business Awards will take place this evening, hosted by TV star Edith Bowman. 

Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said: "Her Late Majesty was a regular visitor to the region and had a warm relationship with the people of Aberdeenshire and the Granite City. 

"She held a particularly special place in her heart for Balmoral and often seemed happiest spending time with family at her home on Royal Deeside. 

"Her love of this area was clear, and it was often said that Balmoral was her favourite place on earth."