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York welcomes the Queen – a gallery of memories

York welcomes the Queen – a gallery of memories
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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