Britain's Queen Elizabeth speaks with Australian trooper Mark Donaldson VC during a private audience at Windsor Castle November 10, 2009. Donaldson is the first SAS Australian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross in 40 years, for his brave action while serving in Afghanistan. Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

Britain's Queen Elizabeth speaks with Australian trooper Mark Donaldson VC during a private audience at Windsor Castle November 10, 2009. Donaldson is the first SAS Australian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross in 40 years, for his brave action while serving in Afghanistan.