Queen's visit

Dave Lamb with the pedestal and canopy recording the Queen’s Jubilee visit to York Minster

Queen’s visit to York Minster set in stone

The Queen in York

The Queen in York

The Queen sends Lord Mayor letter of thanks

The Queen smiles during her tour of the Yorkshire Museum

The Queen smiles during her tour of the Yorkshire Museum

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The Queen in York: A day to remember

The Queen arrives at Micklegate Bar and is greeted by the historic Sigismund Sword before she enters the city flanked by Prince Philip and Lord Crathorne

The Queen arrives at Micklegate Bar and is greeted by the historic Sigismund Sword before she enters the city flanked by Prince Philip and Lord Crathorne

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Warmest of welcomes for the Queen in York

The Queen arrives at the Mansion House and is greeted by the Lord Mayor of York, Coun David Horton

The Queen arrives at the Mansion House and is greeted by the Lord Mayor of York, Coun David Horton

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Queen in York: ‘I will remember it forever’

The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, and the Dean of York, the Very Rev Keith Jones

The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, and the Dean of York, the Very Rev Keith Jones

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Thousands line the streets to see the Queen

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Paint a picture of the Queen and win a bike

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh with the Archbishop and Dean of York.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh with the Archbishop and Dean of York.

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Coverage of The Queen's visit to York

The Queen receives flowers from children outside the Yorkshire Museum

The Queen receives flowers from children outside the Yorkshire Museum

Queen in York: Monarch visits 1212 show

Princess Beatrice wows the crowd as she arrives at Mickelgate Bar

Princess Beatrice wows the crowd as she arrives at Mickelgate Bar

Queen in York: Royals greet youngsters in Micklegate

From left, Maureen White, Marilyn Kirkham and Evelyn Pennington, of York Flower Club, at work on the blooms in the Mansion House for today’s visit by the Queen

From left, Maureen White, Marilyn Kirkham and Evelyn Pennington, of York Flower Club, at work on the blooms in the Mansion House for today’s visit by the Queen

Last-minute touches before the Queen's visit

Follow the visit with The Press

Follow the visit with The Press

Follow the visit with The Press

Yeoman of the Guard Ernest Sawdon, from York, looks at memorabilia from previous occasions where he guarded the Queen during royal visits

Yeoman of the Guard Ernest Sawdon, from York, looks at memorabilia from previous occasions where he guarded the Queen during royal visits

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Queen's visit: York man in role of royal bodyguard

City of York Council chief executive, Kersten England, dressed in her official robes, prepares to meet the Queen at the Mansion House

City of York Council chief executive, Kersten England, dressed in her official robes, prepares to meet the Queen at the Mansion House

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Queen's visit: Kersten England to write a new chapter in city’s history

Marcus Bousfield, left, with York Arts Academy string quartet members Owen Jeffrey-Parkinson, Oscar Hughes and Ela Portanoy, rehearse at Millthorpe School

Marcus Bousfield, left, with York Arts Academy string quartet members Owen Jeffrey-Parkinson, Oscar Hughes and Ela Portanoy, rehearse at Millthorpe School

York musicians set for the performance of their lives

Mollie Haigh with a picture of the Queen painted by children at Forest of Galtres School, where she is a governor

Mollie Haigh with a picture of the Queen painted by children at Forest of Galtres School, where she is a governor

School governor to meet the Queen

Grace Brown, who wrote to the Queen to invite her for a cup of tea at her father’s new café in York

Grace Brown, who wrote to the Queen to invite her for a cup of tea at her father’s new café in York

Please come for a cuppa Your Majesty

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Vegetables fit for the Queen

Young members of the York Minster Choir rehearse for the Queen's visit

Young members of the York Minster Choir rehearse for the Queen's visit

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York Minster prepares for the Queen's visit

The Queen Elizabeth arrives at the Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester, for a visit last month

The Queen Elizabeth arrives at the Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester, for a visit last month

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Queen's visit preview: Diamond date honours city

The Queen speaks with Archbishop of York John Sentamu during a reception at the Houses of Parliament earlier this month

The Queen speaks with Archbishop of York John Sentamu during a reception at the Houses of Parliament earlier this month

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A salute from the Archbishop of York

The Queen outside York Minster for the Maundy service of 1972

The Queen outside York Minster for the Maundy service of 1972

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March 30, 1972 – the Queen's previous Maundy visit to York

Dean of York, the Very Rev Keith Jones, outside of the Minster

Dean of York, the Very Rev Keith Jones, outside of the Minster

The Dean of York's farewell

The Queen has done a marvellous job... says Muriel, 86

Princess Elizabeth, as she then was, outside York Minster in July 1949

Princess Elizabeth, as she then was, outside York Minster in July 1949

1949: Princess Elizabeth visits York

The royal couple acknowledge the cheers of the crowds as they leave York Station on their arrival in the city

The royal couple acknowledge the cheers of the crowds as they leave York Station on their arrival in the city

1957: The Queen’s first visit to York since her accession

The Queen surrounded by the crowds during Royal Ascot at York in 2005

The Queen surrounded by the crowds during Royal Ascot at York in 2005

June 2005: Royal Ascot in York

The Queen inspects the troops at Imphal Barracks

The Queen inspects the troops at Imphal Barracks

1983: The Queen visits Imphal Barracks

The Queen shares a joke with the then Dean of York the Very Rev Raymond Furnell

The Queen shares a joke with the then Dean of York the Very Rev Raymond Furnell

2000: The visits during Millennium Year

The Queen enters the city at Micklegate during her Silver Jubilee visit in July 1977

The Queen enters the city at Micklegate during her Silver Jubilee visit in July 1977

1977: The Queen's visit during Silver Jubilee year

June 28, 1971: The Queen visits during York’s 1900th birthday

June 28, 1971: The Queen visits during York’s 1900th birthday

June 28, 1971: The Queen visits during York’s 1900th birthday

The Queen in York Minster in 1988, as Dr Charles Brown, Surveyor of the Fabric, directs the royal gaze upwards towards the Rose Window

The Queen in York Minster in 1988, as Dr Charles Brown, Surveyor of the Fabric, directs the royal gaze upwards towards the Rose Window

November 4, 1988: The Queen visits to rededicate York Minsters Rose Window

Diamond Jubilee chocolate bear

Diamond Jubilee chocolate bear

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York shops stock up for Royal visit

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Motorists advised to avoid city centre on day of Queen visit

Richard Cummings, manager, and Jackie Ivison with the replica crown on show at The Little Diamond Shop on Lendal, York

Richard Cummings, manager, and Jackie Ivison with the replica crown on show at The Little Diamond Shop on Lendal, York

Crowning glory for jewellers

Staff Sergeant Alan Betteridge with his team of chefs, Sgt Michael McIntosh, Pt John Rutter, Cpl Kevin Bruce and Pt Nicholas Varey, with Sgt Marie Bailey, left, WO1 (RSM) Duncan Lamont and Lt Col Colin Vaudin, commanding Officer of 2 Signal Regiment

Staff Sergeant Alan Betteridge with his team of chefs, Sgt Michael McIntosh, Pt John Rutter, Cpl Kevin Bruce and Pt Nicholas Varey, with Sgt Marie Bailey, left, WO1 (RSM) Duncan Lamont and Lt Col Colin Vaudin, commanding Officer of 2 Signal Regiment

Soldiers to prepare meal for Queen's visit

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice

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Princess Beatrice to join royal party

Manor pupils Francesca Cooke, Catherine Lord, Evelyn Evans, Reece McMahon, Thomas Neryd and Jonathan Fry who will be on duty in York Minster for the Queen's visit

Manor pupils Francesca Cooke, Catherine Lord, Evelyn Evans, Reece McMahon, Thomas Neryd and Jonathan Fry who will be on duty in York Minster for the Queen's visit

Pupils to assist at Maundy money ceremony

The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor David Horton, with his granddaughter Hannah Gibson on the steps at the Mansion House, where she will present a posy to the Queen

The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor David Horton, with his granddaughter Hannah Gibson on the steps at the Mansion House, where she will present a posy to the Queen

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Hannah’s royal honour

Bill Reader, in Escrick parish church, where he has been a church warden for more than 50 years

Bill Reader, in Escrick parish church, where he has been a church warden for more than 50 years

Church stalwart to get Maundy money

Alf Patrick with the letter informing him that he is to receive the Maundy Money from The Queen at York Minster on April 5

Alf Patrick with the letter informing him that he is to receive the Maundy Money from The Queen at York Minster on April 5

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York City legend to receive Maundy Money

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Share your memories for royal jubilee

Sophie Jewitt, of York Cocoa House, who was inspired by memorabillia to create a taste of York for the Queen

Sophie Jewitt, of York Cocoa House, who was inspired by memorabillia to create a taste of York for the Queen

York confectioners to make special box of chocolates for the Queen

Work starts on sprucing up York in time for the Queen’s arrival next month, including making sure all the flower beds are free from weeds

Work starts on sprucing up York in time for the Queen’s arrival next month, including making sure all the flower beds are free from weeds

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York makes plans for visit of royal couple

Special exhibition for Queen at Yorkshire Museum

Special exhibition for Queen at Yorkshire Museum

Special exhibition for Queen at Yorkshire Museum

Looking forward to meeting the the Queen are, clockwise from the front, Natalie Maxwell with daughter Rosalia Daly-Maxwell, Paisley Laws, Frank Stones, the Lord Mayor of York Coun David Horton, Doreen Foster and Sallyanne Gatus

Looking forward to meeting the the Queen are, clockwise from the front, Natalie Maxwell with daughter Rosalia Daly-Maxwell, Paisley Laws, Frank Stones, the Lord Mayor of York Coun David Horton, Doreen Foster and Sallyanne Gatus

Community Pride Awards

Community Pride Award winners to meet The Queen

Micklegate gets ready for the Queen

Micklegate gets ready for the Queen

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Micklegate gets ready for the Queen

Royal visit ‘will boost economy’

Royal visit ‘will boost economy’

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Royal visit ‘will boost economy’

Bar Salvation to repoen as dual purpose venue

Bar Salvation to repoen as dual purpose venue

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Bar Salvation to reopen as dual purpose venue

Tony Hunt who will receive Maundy Money from the Queen next month

Tony Hunt who will receive Maundy Money from the Queen next month

Maundy Money honour for lay preacher

David Brown with his letter from Buckingham Palace informing him he is to receive Maundy Money

David Brown with his letter from Buckingham Palace informing him he is to receive Maundy Money

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York verger nearly binned Maundy Money invitation

A happy Queen accepts flowers from crowds during her 1983 visit

A happy Queen accepts flowers from crowds during her 1983 visit

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Many faces of a monarch

Edith Bond, a member of St Mary’s Church Choir, Tadcaster, for 40 years, has been nominated to receive Maundy Money from the Queen

Edith Bond, a member of St Mary’s Church Choir, Tadcaster, for 40 years, has been nominated to receive Maundy Money from the Queen

Choir singer to receive Maundy Money from The Queen

Hilda Coughlin with her daughters Carole Turner, left, and Lynne Reed

Hilda Coughlin with her daughters Carole Turner, left, and Lynne Reed

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Hilda, 91, to receive Maundy money from the Queen

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