The Queen
toured Norwich's new library in The Forum. |
The
Queen came to Norfolk today and said she was delighted to be here
on the latest stage of her Golden Jubilee tour of the UK.
Crowds
turned out to greet the Queen |
Crowds
lined the streets of Norwich to wish her well as she visited Norwich
Castle and The Forum.
As
she officially opened Norwich's newest landmark the Queen praised
the £63m building, which houses the Millennium Library, a
learning centre and the city's tourist information centre.
"Supported
by the Millennium Commission it uses the latest technology to make
information, knowledge and learning opportunities available to everyone
in the county," she said.
The Queen
praised The Forum |
"You
have also gained this Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library - better
stocked and better equipped than local funds would have permitted
- alongside many other facilities for acquiring new skills.
"I
can easily see why it is already a hive of activity with people
of all ages using the services and enjoying these exciting new spaces.
"Prince
Philip and I are delighted to be with you in Norfolk today."
Sandringham
garden party
The
highlight of the royal visit was a garden party for 4,000 guests
at the Sandringham estate.
Click
here to watch ±«Óãtv Look East's special broadcast from the
Sandringham garden party, including coverage of the Queen's
tour of Norwich.
Susie
Fowler-Watt and Stewart White will present a special programme
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Presenter
Stewart White said: ""Being
allowed to broadcast live from a private royal occasion is unheard
of.
"It's
broadcasting history in the making - and Look East is making the
history."
An
historic visit
Norwich
Castle was the Queen's first stop this morning.
While
she toured the 12th century castle, the Duke of Edinburgh opened
the Norfolk
Nelson Museum.
Great
Yarmouth's tribute to the Norfolk seafaring hero houses
around 900 items - from letters, books and ceramics to paintings,
medals and a piece of wood from the Victory.
More
about the Nelson Museum
The
Queen's visit holds a special significance because of the Royal
Family's close ties with Sandringham.
The
family regularly spends Christmas at the house, which was built
by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
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