A portrait of Queen Elizabeth, by artist Rupert Alexander, is seen in a photo released in London April 27, 2010. The painting of the Queen, who turned 84 years old last week, will hang in the Council Room of the Royal Warrant Holders Association near Buckingham Palace. (Reuters/Daylife)

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This Feb. 12, 1926 photo provided Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by the Royal Collection shows then-Princess Elizabeth, who later became Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Collection released photos of the future Queen's first portrait sessions on Wednesday to mark her 84th birthday. (AP/Daylife)

This Feb. 12, 1926 photo provided Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by the Royal Collection shows the Duchess of York, right, with then-Princess Elizabeth, who later became Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Collection released photos of the future Queen's first portrait session on Wednesday to mark her 84th birthday. (AP/Daylife)

This June 30, 1927 photo provided Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by the Royal Collection shows the Duke and Duchess of York with their daughter, then-Princess Elizabeth, who later became Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Collection released photos of the future Queen's first portrait sessions on Wednesday to mark her 84th birthday. (AP/Daylife)