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Leeds alumni share memories of Queen Elizabeth II

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The Queen visited the University of Leeds in 1958. Here she waves to the crowd on the Parkinson steps, with the Chancellor, the Princess Royal behind, the Vice-Chancellor, Sir Charles Morris standing to her right and the Duke of Edinburgh to her left
The Queen visited the University of Leeds in 1958. Here she waves to the crowd on the Parkinson steps, with the Chancellor, the Princess Royal behind, the Vice-Chancellor, Sir Charles Morris standing to her right and the Duke of Edinburgh to her left

From a visit to The Great Hall in 1958, to many special moments around the world that followed, the Leeds community share their memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from around the globe.

The Queen devoted her life to public service. During her 70-year reign, the world's most travelled monarch visited more than 140 countries, meeting countless members of the global Leeds community along the way. 

Discover the stories behind the fascinating encounters our alumni have had with the Queen over the decades.