She has been a frequent and welcome visitor to Sunderland and County Durham and today, we are looking back on some of those great moments.
Did you get to meet her when she came to Wearside in 1977, 1993, 2002, or 2012? If so, you may be in one of our retro pictures.
Take a look.
1. A special day in the 90s
Meeting the Queen in 1993. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: se
2. A warm welcome
The Queen meeting crowds in Mowbray Park after she officially opened the Winter Gardens in 2002. Photo: se
3. Back to 2009
The Queen arriving at the Stadium of Light Metro station 13 years ago. Were you there? Photo: KB
4. Diamond moments in 2012
Her Majesty The Queen on her visit to Sunderland as part of the Diamond Jubilee tour in 2012. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
1 / 3