Welcome ma'am
THE people of Waltham Forest turned out in their thousands to meet the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Smiling students find out about the best of British
ALBANIAN student Zelie Kadena loves the Queen, she loves British people and she loves being at college.


She really cares
THE Queen cares about the people of Waltham Forest and that is why she decided to visit the area. That is the opinion of 11-year-old Aisling Smith who said that the Queen cares about everyone.

A day off school to see the Queen
THE young boy draped over the barriers at the front of Waltham Forest Town Hall pleaded with us not to to reveal his name in the paper because his head teacher might find out that he was not sick after all.

Happy events
NICOLA Smith had two big events to look forward to the birth of her second child and going to see Queen.


Queen visits Waltham Forest
Queen visits Waltham Forest


Fifty years of fashion
A FASHION extravaganza reflecting 50 years of conventions, crazes and customs during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II welcomed Her Majesty to Walthamstow Town Hall.

Hope springs eternal
ROSE Hope knows exactly what sort of attire is fitting day-wear for going to see a Queen.


Queen brings a ray of sunshine
NOT even the typically English grey weather and stiff breeze were going to stop the people of Waltham Forest from enjoying their first sight of the Queen since her visit to Whitefield School, Walthamstow, in 1993.

Josie gets another look 50 years on
FIFTY years ago, Josie Nolan paid £5 for a seat to watch the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.


Queen visits Redbridge
Queen visits Redbridge


A day to remember
A CHANCE to meet the Queen will be something many will never forget.


Well worth the wait
YOUNG and old gathered in Wanstead for the chance of a quick glimpse of the Queen as she drove past.


Cheer we go
A HUGE welcome was given to the Queen as she visited Redbridge for the first time.

Sammy's song for the Queen
SOUTH Woodford's famous singing budgie was "trilled" when he came face to face with one of his biggest fans, the Queen.