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.
5. Happy times in the rain
Lots of workers turned out to get a view of the princess at shipyards in 1946. Photo: SE
6. One last photo at Laings
Princess Elizabeth is seen leaving the Deptford shipyard of Sir James Laing & Sons. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. A guard of honour
Nurses form a Guard of Honour for Princess Elizabeth as she leaves Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. A look round the eye infirmary
Princess Elizabeth is given a tour of Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Photo: SE Sunderland Echo