Royal Visits Collection

The Queen visits Manchester, 23rd June 1971. St Marys Hosptal. Sir Cyril E Harrison, Chairman of the Board of Govenors of the United Manchester Hospitals

The Duke of Gloucester greeted by Councillor H Lazarus, Mayor of Stepney, on his arrival to open the Bernard Baron Jewish Settlement, Fairclough Street, London, 30th June 1930

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 27 November 1979 - The Prince chats with workers during his visit to the Pallion Shipyard in Sunderland

Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip are welcomed to Gateshead with the majestic backdrop of the Tyne Bridge October 1954

The Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Prince Michael and Captain Eric Westropp, both officers of the 11th Hussars, stationed at Tidworth

Their majesties the King and Queen visited Oxford University for the opening of Bodleian Extension. Under substantial grant from the American Rockefeller Foundation

Princess Diana meets and greets the people of Walsall, West Midlands, England on one of her many walkabouts. It is a cold February and you can see the snow in some shots

Princess Diana meets and greets the people of Warwick, in Warwickshire, England on one of her many walkabouts. Picture taken 8th July 1986

The Queen visits Congleton, Manchester 4th May 1972. Walking down High Street with Mayor & Mayoress, Councillor Mr & Mrs Frank Bowers. Prince Philip

The Queen visits Manchester, 16th May 1968

The Queen visits new £6 million Leighton Hospital in Crewe, 4th May 1972
The Queen visits new £ 6 million Leighton Hospital in Crewe, 4th May 1972. Childrens Ward. Susanna Lewis, Chief Nursing Officer

The Queen visits Bolton, Greater Manchester, 1st December 1988

The Queen visits cast and crew on the set of BBC TV Series The Good Life, at Television Centre, 8th June 1978. The Good Life comedy team of Felicity Kendal, Richard Briers

Queen Elizabeth with Boris Yeltsin standing behind at the Kremlin in Moscow. October 1994

The Queen visits Clydebank during its centenary celebrations. August 1986

Queen Elizabeth II visits the new TA Centre at Cramlington, Northumberland - The Queen inspects the Guard of Honour

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Workington in Cumbria

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the city of Durham. 27th May 1960

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Ponteland, Northumberland - officially opening the Northumbria Police headquarters

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on their visit to the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, Ceylon during the Royal Tour of the Commonwealth. 16th April 1954

Queen Elizabeth II visits the town of Bedlington in Northumberland. June 1993

Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the new magistrates courts in Millbank, South Shields - meeting local people 23rd May 1997

Souvenir of the Royal Visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to open the University of Sheffield, 1905
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13773

King Edward VIII - Abdicated 10 December 1936 then became the Duke of Windsor The Prince of Wales receiving address of welcome at Middlesbrough where he opened new the Constantine Technical College 2

A little girl meets The Princess. Princess Diana meets and greets the people of Walsall, West Midlands, England on one of her many walkabouts

HRH The Princess of Wales at Edwards Trust in Edgbaston. Edwards Trust support children and families who are facing loss and surviving bereavement. 12th October 1993

Princess Diana meets and greets the people of Atherstone, Warwickshire, England on one of her many walkabouts. Picture taken 27th June 1985

Princess Diana meets and greets the people of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England on one of her many walkabouts. Picture taken 14th December 1984

Princess Diana meets and greets the people of Handsworth, West Midlands, England on one of her many walkabouts. Picture taken 7th December 1982

The Queens Royal vist to Sri Lanka 21st-25th October 1981. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, visited Sri Lanka twice since independence, first in 1953 and then in 1981

King Edward VIII - Abdicated 10 December 1936 then became the Duke of Windsor. Prince of Wales visits Durham on Tyneside 29 January 1929 - The Prince among the miners families in a typical courtyard

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour 1977 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee - Prince Philip talking to a group of cubs at Washington Wildlife Centre

The Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Princess Michael of Kent was in the region to officially open the Disabled Ex-services Invitation World Games at Gateshead International Stadium 7 September

Prince Edward of Kent - The Duke and Duchess of Kent North East Royal Visits The Duke of Kent during his visit to Crabtree, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead 14 December 1993

King George VI North East Visits with his wife Queen Elizabeth King George VI and Queen Elizabeth officially open the Team Valley Trading Estate in Gateshead 23 Febuary 1939

Royal Caribbean tour, 1966. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Crown Point, Tobago. 10th Feb 1966

The Queen visits RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire. 10th June 1963

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 24 January 1997 - The Prince during his visit to Howard House Commercial Centre in North Shields, chatting to Peggy Walmsley

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 15 November 1990 - The Prince at the opening of Deisgn Works

Queen Elizabeth II visits Tynemouth, the crowds used Evening Chronicle and The Journal posters to welcome the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leave Malta harbour to go aboard the Royal Yatch Britannia during the Royal Tour of the Commonwealth. 7th May 1954

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Hexham Abbey with Bishop of Newcastle Rt Rev Ronald Bowlby (centre) and the Rector of Hexham Canon Rowland Lemmon 1st July 1974

Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip at the Plaza in Tynemouth. October 1954

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Ponteland, Northumberland - officially opening the Northumbria Police headquarters - The Queen recieves flowers from a shy five-year-old Jemma Robinson

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Hexham Abbey meeting crowds of well- wishers. 1st July 1974

Queen Elizabeth IIvisits Whitley Bay - The arch at Marine Drive, Whitley Bay is decorated in preparation for the Queens visit

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip officially open the Kielder Reservoir, Kielder Water, Northumberland - The Queen helps plant at tree 26th May 1982

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip officially open the Kielder Reservoir, Kielder Water, Northumberland - receives a gift 26th May 1982

Queen Elizabeth II shaking hands with a Nigerian chief during a visit to the country. February 1956

Queen Elizabeth II chats to Hexham Abbeys "Mrs Mopp"
Queen Elizabeth II chats to Hexham Abbeys " Mrs Mopp" aka Mrs Evelyn Robson, who has cleaned the Abbey six days a week for the past 17 years during a visit to Hexham 1st July 1974

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Hexham Abbey 1st July 1974

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 27 November 1979 - The Prince arriving at the British Gas inspection centre, Nelson Industrial Estate, Cramlington

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 23 September 1985 - The Prince with Sunderland Mayor Coun Ralph Baxter during his visit to Causey Quarry in Stanley to see

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 9 December 1994 - The Prince is greeted by local schoolchildren on his arrival at the Barbour Factory in South Shields

The Queen in China at a banquet in Peking. Being handed chopsticks to eat sea slugs with. October 13th 1986

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 3 December 1982 - The Prince talking to local residents on his way to the opening of Derwentside Industrial Development Agency

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 9 December 1986 - The Prince arrives at Ashington accompanied by Viscount Ridley

Queen Elizabeth II at Newcastles Gosforth Park Racecourse on the Northumberland Plate race day 26th June 1993

Queen Elizabeth II visits the North East - at Gateshead Civic Centre December 1990

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Durham The Queen opens the Fujitsu factory in Newton Aycliffe 28th November 1991

Queen Elizabeth II visits the North East - at Swan Hunter Shipyard to luanch the James Clark Ross ship - is presented a posy from a young girl December 1990

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Newcastle to distribute the Royal Maundy Money - a warm welcome as she arrives at Newcastle Central Station 12th April 1990

Queen Elizabeth II visits the North East - Crowds wait for the Queen at Heworth Metro Station. 1st December 1990

Queen Elizabeth II visits the town of Bedlington in Northumberland meeting members of the local Scout group 26th June 1993

Queen Elizabeth II visits Alcans smelter in Lynemouth 26th June 1993

Queen Elizabeth II chats to the choirboys during a visit to Hexham Abbey 1st July 1974

Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by Sir James Steel as she steps from the Royal Train at Newcastle Central Railway Station 1st July 1974

Queen Elizabeth II visits Carlisle Railway Station, Robert Poynter, Carlisle Area Manager, introduces railway employees to the Queen. 7th May 1974

Queen Elizabeth II waving to the crowd at Jarrow. October 1954

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Wallsend on the Coronation tour. 29th October 1954

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales on board HMS Bronington 29 October 1976

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour 1977 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee - The Queen meets pupils of Cramlington High School 15th July 1977

Queen Elizabeth II visits Newcastle Central Station as part of a 12-stop tour to mark the electrification of the East Coast main railway line between London and Edinburgh Circa 1991

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit South Tyneside on walkabout meeting local children 23rd May 1997

Queen Elizabeth II visits the Open Door Community Learning Centre in Prudhoe - on walkabout outside the centre 20th May 1998

C. H. Cleathero, tailors, No. 15 Waingate, Sheffield, 1905
Decorated for the royal visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00200

Replica of the illuminated address presented to Queen Victoria on the occasion of her visit to Sheffield to open
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: arc02066

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"Captivating Moments: A Glimpse into Royal Visits" In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip graced Australia with their presence, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's history. The North East region of England was filled with excitement as Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, embarked on a visit that would forever be etched in the hearts of its people on November 27th, 1979. St Mary's Hospital in Manchester welcomed royalty when Queen Elizabeth II paid a visit to its hallowed halls on June 23rd, 1971 – a day cherished by both patients and staff alike. Roundhay Park in Leeds witnessed grandeur as it was inaugurated by none other than Prince Arthur himself – an enchanting moment captured forever in an exquisite engraving. The arrival of the charismatic Prince Michael and Captain Eric Westropp brought delight to all who had the privilege of meeting them during their royal visit alongside Princess Michael of Kent. Stepney Mayor H Lazarus extended a warm welcome to the Duke of Gloucester upon his arrival – a gesture that symbolized unity between royalty and local communities. With immense warmth radiating from him, Prince Charles returned to the North East once again on February 19th, 1988, creating lasting memories for those fortunate enough to witness his presence firsthand. Oxford University stood proud as Their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra graced its grounds for the opening ceremony of Bodleian Extension - an event celebrated throughout academia. Sheffield University proudly commemorates King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra's historic visit in 1905 when they officially opened this esteemed institution – marking a new chapter in education excellence. Congleton High Street came alive with jubilation as Queen Elizabeth II strolled through its bustling lanes during her memorable visit to Manchester on May 4th, 1972.