But how many of you remember this South Tyneside royal visit by the Queen?
It was a memorable day when she paid a visit to St Joseph’s RC Primary School to mark her Golden Jubilee celebrations.
In the meantime, take a look at these scenes from 2002 and see if you can spot someone you know as they greeted Her Majesty to the borough.
1. Such a great day at St Joseph's
Not only did they get to meet the Queen. These pupils from At Joseph's RC Primary School got to meet the Blue Peter team as well. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: TR
2. All smiles in South Tyneside
Another lovely scene from the Queen's visit to the region. Photo: TR
3. What a lovely welcome
The Queen got the warmest of greetings when she came to the borough 19 years ago. Did you get to see her? Photo: TR
4. So happy to see you
The Queen's itinerary also included opening a Metro rail link and she took a train to Fellgate in South Tyneside before moving on to St Joseph's RC Primary School. Photo: TR