1958: First Official Visit
The Queen visited Leicester in 1958, visiting factories and Universities.
- The Queen visited Leicester in 2012 as part of her Diamond Jubilee UK tour
- The Queen watched performances by local people around Leicester's Clock Tower
- De Montfort University hosted The Queen for a special fashion show
2012 marked The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Leicester was given the great honour of being the first stop on her celebratory nationwide tour on 8th March. Accompanied by The Duchess of Cambridge and HRH Prince Philip, the royal party was greeted by dancers at Leicester Station before making visits to De Montfort University to see a fashion show, and to Leicester Cathedral where The Queen attended a special service.
In the afternoon the royal party made their way to the Clock Tower, where they watched a street performance based on the Hindu festival of Holi.
Gallery
The Queen passing under the archway of The Magazine, Leicester, 2012
The Queen watching performers in Leicester, celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, 2012
Performers at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Leicester, 2012
The Queen being accompanied by Sir Peter Soulsby, Leicester City Mayor on her visit in 2012
People from Leicester came out in their 1000s to see The Queen during her Diamond Jubilee visit to Leicester, 2012
Continue the story of
The Day The Queen Came to Leicester
Your ultimate guide to visiting the city