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.
5. A Royal wave in 1993
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh leaving Sunderland on the Royal yacht Britannia in May 1993. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. A visit to Easington
HRH Queen Elizabeth at the Easington Colliey mining disaster memorial garden in 2002. Photo: Tony Collling
7. Saying hello in 1977
Her Majesty meets the public on her visit to Wearside in 1977. Photo: se
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