York welcomes the Queen – a gallery of memories

Thu 5 Apr

Thu 5 Apr 2012 @ 7:26pm
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The Queen came to York in April 2012 to distribute the Maundy Money at the Minster.

Here are some photographs of that memorably royal occasion.

The Queen in York, and handing out the Maundy money. Photographs: The British Monarchy on flickr

The Duke of Edinburgh at the Minster and the Queen meets a young admirer. Photographs: The British Monarchy on flickr

York Lord Mayor David Horton with the Queen in Micklegate, and Princess Beatrice arrives at Micklegate Bar. Photographs: The British Monarchy on flickr

Greeting the crowds from her car. Photograph: 96tommy on flickr

She’s behind you… Photograph: YorkMix

Every vantage point was taken on Micklegate. Photograph: YorkMix

A running commentary above Fifteen Hairdressing on Micklegate. Photograph: YorkMix

A bedecked Micklegate awaits. Photograph: YorkMix

An armed guard for the Queen. Photograph: YorkMix

The crowd at the Minster. Photograph: YorkMix

Young and old gathered at the Minster in the spring sunshine. Photographs: YorkMix

The Royal Standard flying above York Minster. Photograph: YorkMix