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Queen and Prince Philip get up to speed with forensic science in visit to Scottish lab

Royal couple bone up on their knowledge of anatomy at centre behind Richard III reconstruction

THE Queen was pictured boning up on science today as she and Prince Philip visited forensic experts in Scotland.

Her Majesty was given a tour of the University of Dundee's Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification.

Royals were shown a bone by Professor Sue Black during visit to the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science
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Royals were shown a bone by Professor Sue Black during visit to the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic ScienceCredit: PA:Press Association
Professor Black guided Prince Philip through an anatomy lesson
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Professor Black guided Prince Philip through an anatomy lessonCredit: PA:Press Association
Her Majesty was shown a bone sawed in half
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Her Majesty was shown a bone sawed in halfCredit: PA:Press Association

The centre is famous for carrying out the digital reconstruction of Richard III face after his remains were discovered in a Leicester car park.

It is one of the world's leading institutions for studying human anatomy, and is often called upon to assist in identifying victims of disasters.

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Its expertise has also been important to solving several high-profile criminal cases.

In recognition of its work, the Queen and Philip unveiled a plaque at the centre.

The Queen unveiled a plaque at the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science
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The Queen unveiled a plaque at the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic ScienceCredit: PA:Press Association
The Queen was shown forensic techniques during her visit
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The Queen was shown forensic techniques during her visitCredit: PA:Press Association
Her Royal Highness shares shared a laugh with Professor Black during the visit
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Her Royal Highness shares shared a laugh with Professor Black during the visitCredit: PA:Press Association
The Royals were shown finger print detection techniques
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The Royals were shown finger print detection techniquesCredit: PA:Press Association
The Royals waved farewell after their visit
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The Royals waved farewell after their visitCredit: PA:Press Association

Earlier they met apprentices working at a Michelin tyre factory which was saved from closure a decade ago.

The plant, which has been producing tyres for 44 years, is one of the largest private employers in the city with about 900 staff and it was saved from closure in 2005 when it reversed a management decision.

The Queen also unveiled a plaque at Slessor Gardens -- part of the city's waterfront regeneration.

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