Queen Elizabeth unveils new painting of herself as crowd gasps

Queen Elizabeth has marked 100 years of the Royal Air Force Club by unveiling a new portrait of herself.

As the red curtain started to pull back there was a moment of silence from the gathered crowd before they erupted in gasps and cheers as they saw Her Majesty's likeness in all it's glory.

And the 92-year-old looked pleased with the outcome too, which was painted in the White Drawing Room of Windsor Castle by prize-winning painter Benjamin Sullivan and commissioned for the occasion.

In addition to the unveiling of the portrait, the Queen also opened a new wing in the club and was shown a stained glass window feature by Jo Salter, Britain's first female fast jet pilot.

The window was designed by a woman (Helen Whittaker) to commemorates the role of women in the Royal Air Force over the past 100 years.

The Queen also signed the visitors book - something her grandfather, King George V has done previously.

Removing just one of her black gloves to allow her to hold the pen and write her name, the monarch showed of her famous nude-coloured manicure.

It's understood the Queen has been wearing the same nail polish colour since the '80s - Essie's Ballet Slippers.

The Queen, who was dressed in a bright blue coat dress and matching hat, popped her missing glove back on and then spent some time mingling with the guests at the event marking the Club's centenary.