Buckingham Palace has announced the UK's longest-serving monarch died at Balmoral aged 96 today (Sept 8) after reigning for 70 years. These photo memories recalls some of her visits to Leeds, both as Princess Elizabeth and as Sovereign. She first visited the city as Princess Royal in 1949 where she stopped off at Leeds Civic Hall and Roundhay Park for the Children’s Day celebrations. These photos showcase visits to Leeds for the first time as Queen in 1958 right through the years up to and including the 2000s. Which visit to you remember the most? READ MORE: How Leeds celebrated the Queen's Silver Jubilee LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. The Queen in Leeds
The Queenis shown around the Burton's factory in October 1958 by company chairman Lionel Jacobson. Workers applauded her on both sides with Union Jacks unfurled above. Photo: YPN
8. The Queen in Leeds
The Queen and Prince Philip with the then Lord Mayor of Leeds Alderman W. R. Hargrave at Seacroft Civic Centre in 1965. Photo: Third Party
9. The Queen in Leeds
July 1977 and schoolchildren rehearse a mass display of Scottish dancing at Bedford Field Middle School ahead of a visit by The Queen. Photo: YPN
10. The Queen in Leeds
Queen arrives at Leeds Civic Hall during her Silver Jubilee visit in July 1977. Photo: YPN
11. The Queen in Leeds
The Queen, watched by Prince Philip and the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor William Hudson, signs the visitor's book at Leeds Civic Hall in July 1977. Photo: YPN
12. The Queen in Leeds
Some 40,000 children entertained The Queen at Elland Road in July 1977 by taking part in various sporting activities. The Queen and Prince Phillip were driven around the stadium in an open-top Range Rover, before the royal couple departed for the Great Yorkshire Show at Harrogate. Photo: YPN