One of the most well-remembered occasions was in 1994 when she came to Blackpool for the Festival 94 celebrations and Rossall School’s 150th anniversary.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh also visited The Grand Theatre and Blackpool Tower for the first time. They also attended the Royal Variety Performances of 1955 and 2009 as well as a visit to Weeton Barracks to present new colours to the 1st Battalion Queen’s Lancashire Regiment, on July 9, 1990. Here we share some of those special moments as we mourn our monarch alongside the rest of the nation.
1. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
A special night for Blackpool as The Queen arrives at the Winter Gardens for the The Royal Variety Performance in 2009. In this photograph she is introduced to Leisure Parcs Director Mr Craig Hemmings Photo: Bill Johnson
2. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
In a proud and memorable moment, Blackpool youngster Donna Lightbown meets the Queen in 1977 during her Silver Jubilee tour Photo: Submit
3. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Rossall School and Blackpool in 1994. This photo shows The Queen greeted by excited children from the school Photo: staff
4. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
The Queen is greeted at Royal Variety Performance which was held at Blackpool Opera House in 1955 Photo: National World
5. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
All smiles as Queen Elizabeth arrives at Rossall School in 1994 to share in the school's 150th anniversary celebrations Photo: National World
6. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
A glamorous Queen Elizabeth shines during her visit to Blackpool in 1955 for the Royal Variety performance at the Opera House Photo: National World