Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) shakes hands with Australian Trooper Mark Donaldson VC, during a private audience at Windsor Castle, west of London, on November 10, 2009. Mark Donaldson is the first SAS Australian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross in 40 years, for his brave action on September 2nd 2008, while serving in Afghanistan. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) shakes hands with Australian Trooper Mark Donaldson VC, during a private audience at Windsor Castle, west of London, on November 10, 2009. Mark Donaldson is the first SAS Australian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross in 40 years, for his brave action on September 2nd 2008, while serving in Afghanistan.

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