Now we are looking further back in time to two more royal visits by Her Majesty as we continue to wish her well after she tested positive with Covid-19.
One shows her at the opening of the Tyne Tunnel in 1967 and some are from July 1977 on the Silver Jubilee visit to South Shields.
Both selections of images comes to us courtesy of Fietscher Fotos of South Shields which was the name of Freddie Mudditt’s photography studio. Its Facebook group, which is run by Freddie’s daughter Julia Northam, can be found here.
Did you get to meet the Queen and what do you remember of the occasion? Browse through this photo collection to find out more.
5. Having a great time
The Queen on her visit to South Shields 45 years ago. Did you get to meet her? Photo: Freddie Muddit (Fietscher Fotos) Photo: Fietscher Fotos
6. A great reception
The Queen arrives to a warm welcome in South Shields in 1977. Photo: Freddie Muddit (Fietscher Fotos) Photo: Fietscher Fotos
7. A big day in 1967
Queen Elizabeth II was pictured as she opened the Tyne Tunnel in October 1967. Photo: Freddie Muddit (Fietscher Fotos) Photo: Fietscher Fotos
8. Inspecting the parade
Her Majesty the Queen performing official duties at the opening of the Tyne Tunnel in 1967. Photo: Freddie Muddit (Fietscher Fotos) Photo: Fietscher Fotos