Princess Elizabeth was warmly welcomed to Sunderland in 1946 on a rainy April day.
The Echo was there to record the occasion and we can share those historic scenes with you.
The royal visitor launched a ship called the British Princess from the Deptford yard of Sir James Laing and Sons.
She also visited Sunderland Eye Infirmary where nurses formed a guard of honour for her when she left.
Take a look at a piece of Wearside history.
3. The official launch
Her Royal Highness names the 12, ton tanker British Princess at the Deptford Yard of Sir James Laing and Sons. Photo: Sunderland Echo
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