The Princess of Wales comforted a hero police officer with a tender hug after an emotional meeting at Buckingham Palace . George Cross hero Tony Glendhill was among the hundreds of guests who were invited to Buckingham Palace today for a reception to mark 100 years since the birth of the late Queen. The reception was designed to celebrate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II on the anniversary of her birth, with guests from 45 of the patronages she supported including Cancer Research UK,