Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, 2nd left, meets with Australian Victoria Cross and George Cross holders, with left to right, Micheal Pratt GC, Mark Donaldson VC, Keith Payne VC, during a reception for the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, at Buckingham Palace in London, Wednesday Nov. 10, 2010. The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association is made up of surviving holders of the medals which are given to those who display conspicuous bravery. (AP Photo/Dominic Lipinski)