The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh give droid seal of approval at Reed's School in Surrey

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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Reed's School in Cobham
Toured science department where the royal couple met the patriotic robot
Her Majesty is a patron of the school, which first opened its doors in 1813
Originally located in London's East End, the school is now in leafy Surrey
Prince Harry also working for charity today and launched Invictus Games
Asked people to support injured servicemen regardless of political views

PUBLISHED: 11:31 EST, 6 March 2014 | UPDATED: 12:57 EST, 6 March 2014

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Jauntily waving a Union flag and happily demonstrating the perfect curtsey, a very patriotic fan was waiting for the Queen as she visited Reed's School in Cobham this morning.

But this was no average well-wisher: Instead, the Queen was greeted by a robot Royal enthusiast made by pupils at the school.

Despite being unable to offer much in the way of small talk, the 2ft robot certainly seemed to get the royal seal of approval, as the Queen looked on, apparently fascinated by its antics.

Greeting: The Queen beams as she arrives at Reed's School to find a patriotic row of Union Jack waving pupils

Happily for pupils, the robot wasn't the only member of the school to receive a smile from the monarch.

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Arriving at the school, of which she is patron, Her Majesty was greeted by a sea of cheering pupils, all giving the robot a run for its money in the flag-waving stakes.

Later, after meeting students, the Queen was given a tour of the science department, inspecting the projects on display and chatting to pupils.

Reed's School, of which the Queen is patron, is celebrating its bicentary this year and was founded in 1813 in the east end of London as the London Orphan Asylum.

Approval: The Queen appears pleased with the row of royal robots she encountered during the visit

All smiles: The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh both looked in fine fettle as they arrived at the school

Good day: The Queen is patron of Reed's School and certainly appeared to enjoy chatting with pupils

For the visit, the monarch was joined for the visit by the Duke of Edinburgh who looked in fine fettle as he toured the premises, despite a recent run of bad health.

The Queen herself looked typically elegant in a neat pearl-grey tweed suit, worn with a matching hat and a chic diamond brooch, as well as her trademark Launer handbag.

And the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh weren't the only Royals to be spotted devoting time to good causes today.

Prince Harry spent the morning playing volleyball with a group of disabled athletes as he helped to launch the Invictus Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.

Inspection: A group of pupils explain the inner workings of their science projects to the Queen

What's that all about? A pupil gives the Queen a science lesson with the help of a few props

The Invictus Games are a new international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick members of the Armed Forces, and during the launch, the Prince called for people to set aside personal beliefs about the conflict in Afghanistan and support casualties of war.

Harry has been working behind the scenes to bring the Games to London since last year, when he attended the US equivalent, the Warrior Games, during a visit to the country.

Nations that are scheduled to participate in the Invictus Games include Germany, New Zealand, Italy, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Speaking at the event, the Prince said: 'We are drawing down from Afghanistan and people will forget this because something else will come into the news. Look at the news, see how busy the world is at the moment.'

'It's not about supporting the conflict in Afghanistan, it's not about supporting war, it's not about supporting the forces themselves.....just come along and show your support.'

Important: Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games for injured servicemen at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Message: He called on people to support wounded soldiers regardless of their political views

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Resident of London, Err London, United Kingdom, 13 minutes ago

" Some even believe we are part of a secret cabal working against the best interests of the United States, characterizing my family and me as 'internationalists' and of conspiring with others around the world to build a more integrated global political and economic structure--one world, if you will. If that's the charge, I stand guilty, and I am proud of it.¿ ¿ David Rockefeller>>>>> Who do think David Rockefeller is referring to when he talks of "others?" He is very good friends with the Rot$hild family one of whom is the closest advisor to this woman. This woman is evil to the core and it's sickening to see this endless grovelling from people who I can only think to describe as simpletons.

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wjajh, Nottingham, 1 hour ago

The value of the Royal Family is not their wealth or relevance but the joy they bring to people who meet them. Because of that they are invaluable.

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Resident of London, Err London, United Kingdom, 21 minutes ago

What about the children at kenloops? Did the queen bring joy to them? They went away with her and nobody has seen them since. They just vanished off the face of the earth.

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littlebear, usa, United States, 1 hour ago

They both look great!

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adamb, winchester, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

Boring comments a normal. They are rich so deal with it. Does not effect you.

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kate, austria, Austria, 1 hour ago

Her Majesty, at 86 is out and about and working like she has always done, doing engagements, smiling and looking interested, chatting amicably with people. Enviable. Which cannot be said about William and Kate, who today arrived in the Maldives for a week-long vacation. Probably so tired after Kate's three engagements and William's course must be over, too, right? BTW, second vacation for Kate within a month.

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Guest, OC, 3 hours ago

Royal Robots! There are 50 million of them.

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Abolishthemonarchy., NEWRY, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

Amen to that!!

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adamb, winchester, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

finally admiting that monarchy is popluar well done. Know get use to it, monarchy is here to stay.

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parky, Poole, 4 hours ago

Freeloading geriatrics!

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Tasto007, London, United Kingdom, 4 hours ago

I am a current pupil at the school, and can sincerely say that it was an extremely memorable day. Her majesty's ability to appear genuinely interested was astounding, considering the number of formal engagements she undertakes ever year. I feel extremely privileged to have been part of it.

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Abolishthemonarchy., NEWRY, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

You got batteries in your skull too???

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swd, canada, 4 hours ago

Big deal....some meccano, wheels batteries and a 12v DC motor. Come on guys its not a nuclear reactor!

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Kyle, cardiff, United Kingdom, 4 hours ago

its good to see Queen Elizabeth II getting around and looking so good at that school visit..But who got it wrong the school isn't in the East End of London but in a very Expensive part of Surrey, I guess Her Majesty is well used to idiots from all walks of life. I am a faithfull Monarchist I doubt many ex Soldiers such as I would be any different, if they are, well its their opinion not mine. I look forward to 2015 when the Lady becomes our longest reigning monarch