Eight pictures of the Queen when she was Princess Elizabeth in Sunderland in 1946

It was the day we welcomed a princess to Wearside.

Published 13th Sep 2022, 04:55 GMT

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.

1. Sheltering from the rain

Princess Elizabeth photographed in the Laings yard. Photo: SE

A smile for the Echo photographer. Photo: SE

Her Royal Highness names the 12, ton tanker British Princess at the Deptford Yard of Sir James Laing and Sons. Photo: Sunderland Echo

A tour of the yard as the crowds watch. Photo: SE