Just a word on photos - in case anyone is saving them with the dates. The 1st photo of the Queen posted by adca - it is actually taken during the 1989 State opening of parliament, when QEII wore the Baring ruby necklace & a V necked white dress with gold embroidery. The 2nd photo posted by Arthur shows the 1990 State opening of parliament when QEII wore the Qatar ruby necklace & a round necked gold dress. Does not really matter to the subject of this thread as QEII had 2 different ruby necklaces & earrings for 2 years in a row!!