Thousands of you turned out to meet Her Majesty 48 years ago this month and here are 13 Sunderland Echo photo memories of those happy days.
Tell us if you were pictured handing a drawing to the Queen, saying hello in Durham or waiting to see the royal party at the shipyards.
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9. A great welcome in Washington
Queen Elizabeth II met civic dignitaries before her look round the Washington Wildfowl Trust. | se
10. All her own work
This youngster was keen to present the Queen with a gift of her artwork when Her Majesty came to Durham. | se
11. Welcome Your Majesty
Look how excited these children were to meet their Queen when she came to Durham 48 years ago. | se
12. A day to remember in Durham
So much excitement from these youngsters in Durham who got a close-up look at the Queen. | se
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