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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.

Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh are shown bone which was cut using a saw, during a visit to the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at Dundee University. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday July 6, 2016. During the visit to the forensic laboratory, part of the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, they viewed various techniques such as facial reconstruction, fingerprinting and electrical fire investigation. See PA story ROYAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
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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
The Duke of Edinburgh is shown bone which was cut using a saw by Professor Sue Black (right), during a visit to the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at Dundee University. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday July 6, 2016. During the visit to the forensic laboratory, part of the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip viewed various techniques such as facial reconstruction, fingerprinting and electrical fire investigation. See PA story ROYAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
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Professor Black guided Prince Philip through an anatomy lessonCredit: PA:Press Association
Queen Elizabeth II is shown bone which was cut using a saw, during a visit to the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at Dundee University. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday July 6, 2016. During the visit to the forensic laboratory, part of the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh viewed various techniques such as facial reconstruction, fingerprinting and electrical fire investigation. See PA story ROYAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
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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.

Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh after Her Majesty unveiled a plaque during a visit to the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at Dundee University. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday July 6, 2016. During the visit to the forensic laboratory, part of the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, they viewed various techniques such as facial reconstruction, fingerprinting and electrical fire investigation. See PA story ROYAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
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The Queen unveiled a plaque at the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic ScienceCredit: PA:Press Association
Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh are shown a forensic technique by Dr Lucina Hackman (left) during a visit to the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at Dundee University. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday July 6, 2016. During the visit to the forensic laboratory, part of the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, they viewed various techniques such as facial reconstruction, fingerprinting and electrical fire investigation. See PA story ROYAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
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The Queen was shown forensic techniques during her visitCredit: PA:Press Association
Queen Elizabeth II with Professor Sue Black during a visit to the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at Dundee University. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday July 6, 2016. During the visit to the forensic laboratory, part of the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, they viewed various techniques such as facial reconstruction, fingerprinting and electrical fire investigation. See PA story ROYAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
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Her Royal Highness shares shared a laugh with Professor Black during the visitCredit: PA:Press Association
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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