Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and the Prince Philip were greeted by a robot at a school in Surrey yesterday (06.03.14).
The 87-year-old monarch and her husband met a patriotic flag-waving droid during a tour around the science department at Reed’s School in Cobham.
The queen is a patron of the school, which opened in 1813, and appeared delighted to see the 2ft robot, along with cheering pupils and staff who waved Union Jack flags as she arrived.
She wore a pearl-grey tweed suit and matching hat, along with a stunning diamond brooch and her traditional Launer handbag.
And despite his recent bad health, the Duke of Edinburgh appeared in good spirits as he toured the school and inspecting projects displayed by students.
Elsewhere, the queen’s grandson, Prince Harry, spent the morning playing volleyball with disabled athletes at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford as he launched the Invictus Games, a competition for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, which will take place in London in September.
After serving in Afghanistan on the frontline, the 29-year-old royal said: "It’s not about showing support for Afghanistan, it’s not about supporting war, it’s not about supporting the forces themselves … just come along and show your support."
Queen Elizabeth met by robot at school
