Last Sunday marked exactly 70 years since the Queen inherited the throne following the death of her father.
Big things are being planned between now and June 2 when the 70th anniversary of her coronation in 1952 will be celebrated.
In the meantime, though, here are a whole host of photos showing her visits to various parts of Moray over the past seven decades.
Arriving at the County Building in Elgin – now known as the Moray Council HQ – on Monday, August 14, 1961.Arriving in Fochabers during August, 1961.Provost Robert Braid saying farewell following the 1961 visit.Greeting Prince Charles at Gordonstoun in July 1967. Pictured behind are Captain Iain Tennant and his wife Margaret.Robert Chew, who set to retire as Gordonstoun's headmaster at the end of the term, showed the Queen around the school's new sports centre.The Queen discusses the school's fire service with two of the pupils.Arriving for a morning service during July1967 at St Giles Church in Elgin.Walking along the Plainstones besides Lord Provost George Smith.The service over, the Queen has a parting word with Reverend R J Henderson, who was known for his forthright views. Not long afterwards, the minister sparked national – and even international – comment after he said a 'Thank God for Whisky' prayer during a televised service at St Giles.Arriving in Elgin by train in November 2014 alongside her late husband. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.On a tour of Kinloss Barracks in 2014. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.Meeting with families and service personnel before a private luncheon. Photo: The Army Press Office.Sharing a joke. Photo: The Army Press Office
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