Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip pictured today inside Westminster Abbey, London during the service to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

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Epsom Derby Day. The Queen Mother waves with delight and the Queen applauds as today's Derby winner, Slip Anchor, Steve Cauthen up passes the post

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Ascot. Royal Delight. The Queen and Queen Mother in the paddock at Royal Ascot today after the Coronation Stakes to see the Queen's horse Soprano which came in third ridden by Pat Eddery

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Southampton. The Queen with three of her grandchildren, Zara, William and Peter on board Britannia

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Agency: Press Association

Royal Visit. Queen Elizabeth II, right, after she was presented a bouquet of flowers upon her arrival at the Belize City International airport, Wednesday. Standing next to the Queen is Her Excellency the Governor General Dame Minita E Gordon of Belize

Agency: Associated Press

Photographer: David Caulkin

Queen Elizabeth talks with members of the Boy's Brigade of the Bahamas during a walkabout of downtown Nassau. The Queen in currently touring the Bahamas

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter

Photographer: Joe Marquette

Queen Elizabeth holds a straw bag presented to her in the Straw Market as she talks with the local vendors. Queen Elizabeth is on a Royal tour of the Bahamas

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter

Photographer: Chas Cancellare

Queen and Delegation. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sits with the delegates to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting during an official photo session aboard the Queen's yacht Britannia Wednesday in Nassau. Forty six leaders and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh pose with the Queen

Agency: Associated Press

Photographer: David Caulkin

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on a drive around the Botanical Gardens Roseau, Dominica on Friday during their tour of the island

Agency: Associated Press

Photographer: David Caulkin

Queen Elizabeth II enjoying the children's rally at Roseau, Dominica on Friday while Prince Philip is caught giving attention to his eye

Agency: Associated Press

Photographer: David Caulkin

The Queen today making her speech in the Chamber of the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament

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State Visit by The Amir of The State of Qatar. The Queen, Princess Anne and Princess Margaret at London's Victoria Station today to greet the Amir of the State of Qatar on his arrival for a four day State Visit to Britain

Agency: Press Association

Bust of Prince William. The new bust of Prince William (right) with other portrait sculptures completed by Franta Belsky, The Queen (left) and The Queen Mother, at the sculpture's studios in Pembroke Gardens, London

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

Sandringham. Royal Church Goers. The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Andrew, the Princess of Wales and Princess Anne with her son Master Peter and moon booted daughter Miss Zara Phillips, stop beneath the lych gate of snow bound Sandringham parish church today after attending morning service. Snow dropping from the gate roof causes merriment for the children and Peter turns to look up at the roof

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Photographer: Ron Bell [Press Association Court Photographer]

Three little girls who represent the Virgin Goddess of Khatmandu's Kumari Temple, presenting Queen Elizabeth of England with Garlands of Welcome, when the Queen started a four day state visit to Nepal

Agency: Associated Press

Visit Nepal. Five Brave Men. Queen Elizabeth and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh pose with five Gurkhas who are each holders of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the British Army. (Left to right) Rambahadur Limbu, Talbahdur Pun, Ganju Lama, Bhanbakta Gurung, and Agansing Rai. The Queen met these and other Gurkhas at a reception at the British Embassy this morning

Agency: Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II listens as a guide explains Nepali temple design during a sightseeing tour of the ancient city of Bhaktapur today. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh complete their visit to Nepal and depart for New Zealand tomorrow

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A young woman is held by police and a security man after she threw an egg at Queen Elizabeth this morning at Ellerslie Race Track in Auckland. Two eggs were thrown at the Queen while she was attending an event with 42,000 schoolchildren

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Photographer: Gary Kemper

Grim Faced Queen. A grim faced Queen with the bottom right half of her coat stained by an egg which was thrown during her visit to a children's show, Monday in Auckland, New Zealand is escorted by an official Ian Payne

Agency: Associated Press

Egg on Coat. The Queen and Prince Philip wipe egg from her coat, after she was hit by an egg thrown during a visit to Auckland's Children's show. The windscreen of her jeep runs with splattered egg

Agency: Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh after an egg throwing incident at Ellerslie Race Course today. Two women threw eggs at the Queen hitting her and the windscreen of their Toyota cruiser

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter

Photographer: Gary Kemper

Queen Elizabeth arrives at the Sports ground here today wearing a traditional Maori kiwi feather cloak accompanied by the Minister of Maori Affairs, Koro Wetere. She received a welcome at the ground from the Maoris of New Zealand

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter

Photographer: Paul Estcourt

A Maori man is arrested at Clive, near Naoier in New Zealand on Tuesday after he showed his buttocks to Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip as they drove past during their tour of the country. Showing one's buttocks is the ultimate insult a Maori can make

Agency: Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth reads the speech from the throne to open the 1986 session of Parliament. The speech which is traditionally written by the Government of the day, proved controversial in its defence of the country's anti nuclear policy. At left is Prime Minister David Lange and Judges of the Supreme Court in the background

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The Queen is greeted by Christchurch Cathedral choir boys, on her walkabout through the square, with her the Major of Christchurch Sir Hamish Hay

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Queen Elizabeth II signs the Proclamation of Australia Act as Prime Minister Bob Hawke looks on. The Act puts to an end all vestiges of British Colonial rule in Australia

Broadcast Date: 3 March 1986

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter

Australian Tour, Melbourne. Her Majesty the Queen looks stern as the Duke waves to the crowd whilst sailing up the Yarra river to the Moomba festival

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Queen Elizabeth II accepts flowers from a young admirer during a tour of the Aberfoyle Park High School today. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh continue their week long visit to the city of Adelaide which ends Thursday

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Photographer: Richard Ellis

Tribute to Hunting Duke. The Queen, followed in the background by other members of the Royal family, walks past flag waving youngsters today who were waiting outside Gloucester Cathedral where a special service had been held and the Queen had unveiled a memorial plaque to the late Duke of Beaufort, who was regarded as England's leading foxhunting personality

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

The Queen and the Queen Mother today, leaving the Royal Chapel in Windsor Great Park, where they attended morning prayer together

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

London. Royal Birthday Surprise. The balcony of Buckingham Palace, with the Queen, who celebrated her 60th birthday today, waving to thousands of children who sang to her. Her birthday surprise to the Nation, was bringing future daughter in law Sarah Ferguson onto the balcony. With them, Sarah's fiancé, Prince Andrew and the Duke of Edinburgh

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Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell [Press Association Court Photographer]

Queen's 60th Birthday. A smile from the Queen today as she shelters beneath her transparent umbrella on leaving St George's Chapel, Windsor, following the thanksgiving service to mark her 60th birthday. The Queen wore a bright yellow outfit and a black hat with see through brim

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh is presented with a birthday cake in London's Covent Garden, Monday night, during her walk about celebrating her 60th birthday, prior to attending the Royal Opera House Convent Garden, for the gala "Fanfare for Elizabeth". The cake is to be given to London's Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital

Agency: Associated Press

"Fanfare for Elizabeth". The Queen, celebrating her 60th birthday today on tonight's arrival at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London for the gala "Fanfare for Elizabeth"

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Farewell Burmese. This June 1986 photo from files shows Britain's Queen Elizabeth at this year's Trooping the Colour ceremony, riding Burmese. It was the last time she rode the horse at this ceremony, it was announced from Buckingham Palace Monday. In future, the Queen will drive to her annual birthday parade by carriage, meaning the end of the 18 year double act. The Queen has decided to retire the horse, nearly 24, and does not want to start again with a new side saddle horse

Broadcast Date: 22 December 1986

Agency: Associated Press

At the Head of the Troops. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the uniform of Colonel in Chief of the Scots Guards, accompanied by Prince Philip, right returns from Horse Guard's Parade, following the ceremony of Trooping the Colour in London, Saturday. Despite fears of a possible terrorist attack Her Majesty rode the 24 year old mare Burmese at the head of her troops as usual to and from the parade ground

Agency: Associated Press

Garter Ceremony. The Queen, Sovereign of the Order of the Garter and Royal Garter Knight the Duke of Edinburgh leaving St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle today after the Garter Service

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Windsor Ball. At last night's Royal Ascot ball at Windsor Castle (2nd left to right) singer Sarah Payne; Prince Edward; actor Ian Charleson; The Queen; lyricist Tim Rice (behind Queen); composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber; theatre director Trevor Nunn, and the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Edward recently invited Lloyd-Webber and Rice to write a piece of music as birthday presents for his royal parents. Called "Cricket" and directed by Nunn it was performed during the ball

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

The Queen presents the Winners Cup for the 'Best Turned-Out Group of Officers and Horses' to 'Peeler' PC David Edwards, of Hyde Park Station at a Horse Show at Imber Court, Surrey today. The show marks the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch

Agency: Press Association

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Royal Guard. Britain's Queen Elizabeth reviews the Gentlemen at Arms, the Sovereign's nearest guard, at St James's Palace, London, Wednesday, when she presented them with a new standard. The Gentlemen at Arms were started by King Henry VIII in 1509 as his personal bodyguard

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Wedding. London. Queen Elizabeth waves goodbye (left) as the open carriage carrying the Duke and Duchess of York leaves Buckingham Palace on the start of their honeymoon journey. The Duchess of York can be seen looking back behind a giant teddy bear that rides in the carriage with them

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Agency: Reuter

Photographer: Rob Taggart

Southampton. Royals depart for annual holiday. The Queen bids farewell to well wishers at Southampton today, while her granddaughter Zara Phillips gives a more naval wave from the Royal Yacht Britannia before it heads for Balmoral, Scotland and the Royal family's annual holiday

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Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell [Press Association Court Photographer]

Smiles All Around. Britain's Queen Elizabeth, and Chinese behind her including Foreign Minister Wu Xueqian, smile as Chinese youngster salutes after presenting her with a bouquet Sunday at Peking airport. The Queen arrived for a six day visit to China, her first

Agency: Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II walks through the Imperial Gardens of the Forbidden City in Peking, Monday, the first full day of her week long visit to China

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

Welcoming Banquet. Clinking their glasses together, The Queen toasts China's President Li Xiannian (77) at tonight's welcoming banquet in Peking, People's Republic of China, the first full day of her official visit

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

Deng and The Queen. China's top leader, Deng Xiaoping, gestures while speaking Tuesday morning with Britain's Queen Elizabeth. They met at Peking's Diaoyutai State Guest House

Agency: Associated Press

Queen at The Great Wall. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit the Great Wall of China at Badaling, China, Tuesday

Agency: Associated Press

Royal Couple on The Wall. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pose for a picture on the Great Wall of China at Badaling north of Peking Tuesday

Agency: Associated Press

The Queen in China. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh applaud a performance of ethnic dances by children in the playground of Peking's June 1 kindergarten yesterday

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell