OVER the years, the Queen made numerous trips to Colchester and north Essex, much to the delight of flag-waving royalists who would gather to catch a glimpse. N/AShe first visited Colchester in June 1949 when she was still Princess Elizabeth but her first trip to the city during her reign was back in 1958. She then went on to enjoy a lunch at Colchester Town Hall where she was served by catering students from Colchester Institute. Afterwards, she went to the University of Essex to unveil a commemorative plaque to mark its 40th anniversary. Her most recent trip to north Essex saw the Queen visit the Maldon Salt Crystal Company in October 2010.

Source: The Times September 08, 2022 17:45 UTC