The future Queen’s first official visit to Worcester, to tour the Royal Worcester factory and open the porcelain museum, was actually in 1951, minus Philip and when still Princess Elizabeth. First visit to Worcester as Queen in 1957It was not until 1957 the city had its first close look at the new royal couple. Queen's visit in 2001The Queen visited again in 2001 as part of the 250-year celebrations of Worcester Porcelain and to open the new Worcester City Police Station. Queen's diamond jubilee visit in 2012The Queen's final visit to Worcester was in 2012 as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour. Following their tour, Prof Green welcomed the Queen to Worcester and invited her to unveil a plaque, marking the official opening of the Hive.

Source: The Times September 08, 2022 18:05 UTC