Crowds have turned out in their thousands to see her on visits to the Stadium of Light Metro Station, Washington School, Easington, Sunderland station and the Riverside cricket ground in Chester-le-Street.
They were all great occasions but were you there to enjoy them? See if these photos bring back memories.
5. Keen to learn more
Looking in on an art class at Washington School 13 years ago. Remember this? Photo: PB
6. Caught on camera in 1995
The Queen officially opened Durham cricket ground at Chester-le-Street and fans were delighted to see her 27 years ago. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. A sombre occasion in Easington
Queen Elizabeth II visited the Easington Pit Disaster Garden in 2002. Were you there? Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Back to 1977
Queen Elizabeth ll acknowledges the greeting from some of the crowds on her arrival at Washington Sports Arena in July 1977. Photo: Sunderland Echo