Queen Elizabeth II dies: 50 pictures of The Queen in the North East

The Queen dedicated her life to her royal duty.

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She was the first British monarch in history to reach her Platinum Jubilee, and has died just three months after the national celebrations in June celebrating her 70 years on the throne.

The Queen was also the longest-reigning still-serving monarch in the world.

She mourned the loss of her beloved husband of 73 years, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died aged 99 in April 2021.

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A figure of stability in national life, the Queen was head of state, the armed forces, the Commonwealth and the Church of England.

The majority of the population has known no other monarch.

Here are 50 pictures of The Queen in the North East during her reign.

John Northbilly and Lucy Llewellyn greet the Queen at their Newton Aycliffe home (Image: Northern Echo)

The Queen and Prince Phillip on the old town hall steps on a visit to Darlington in 1967 (Image: Northern Echo)

The Queen and Prince Phillip on the old town hall steps on a visit to Darlington in 1967 (Image: Northern Echo)

The Queen and Prince Phillip on the old town hall steps on a visit to Darlington in 1967 (Image: Northern Echo)

The Queen and Prince Phillip on the old town hall steps on a visit to Darlington in 1967 (Image: Northern Echo)

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The Queen inspects soldiers’ accommodation at Catterick Garrison in July 1957 (Image: Northern Echo)

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The Queen visits Fujitsu in Newton Aycliffe (Image: Northern Echo)

The Queen meets dignitaries at Durham Cathedral during her Golden Jubilee tour of the region (Image: Northern Echo)

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Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Durham Castle, County Durham, accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, on Wednesday 8 May, 2002 (Image: Northern Echo)

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Darlington Mayor Isobel Hartley takes the Queen on a tour of the Town Centre during the Queen's Golden Jubilee tour of the region (Image: Northern Echo)

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The Queen officially opens the Gala Theatre in Durham during her Golden Jubilee tour of the region (Image: Northern Echo)