Queen Presents a Royal Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education at Buckingham Palace

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Queen Presents a Royal Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education at Buckingham Palace

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (2L), present a Royal Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education to Professor David Eastwood (2R) and Professor Peter Fryer (R) from the University of Birmingham, at Buckingham Palace, central London on February 24, 2012. The honour recognises and celebrates outstanding work which makes a practical impact for human progress. Getty Images

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./