Queen Visits Birthplace of Modern Computer

Friday, July 15, 2011

Queen Visits Birthplace of Modern Computer

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (R) speaks with Captain Jerry Roberts, a codebreaker and his machine, during a visit with Prince Philip to Bletchley Park, central England, on July 15, 2011. Bletchley Park is the historic site of secret British code-breaking activities during WWII and birthplace of the modern computer.

Queen of Jewelry

Brooches, usually worn on the left shoulder, were a favourite for the royal and the Queen was believed to have over 100 in her collection. A selection that would go with an outfit were presented to her - usually three at a time - by her senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly on special trays that once belonged to Queen Mary. The royal had a wide variety of different brooches which she often wore with her usual pearl earrings and necklace, including a spray of flowers brooch by the people and government of Australia during her Coronation tour of 1954./