Our monarch visited the city as part of her Golden Jubilee celebration tour around West Yorkshire in July 2002. She arrived at Leeds City Station before heading to Harewood House and the set of Emmerdale where she enjoyed a visit to the Woolpack and witnessed the village post office going up in flames. The day also included a visit to Leeds Civic Hall and a walkabout at Millennium Square. READ MORE: 18 photos to take you back to Leeds in 2002 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. The Queen in Leeds
The Queen receives flowers from the crowds during a walkabout in Millennium Square. Photo: James Hardisty
2. The Queen in Leeds
The Queen is welcomed by school children from round West Yorkshire on the terrace at Harewood House. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
3. The Queen in Leeds
The Queen visited set of Emmerdale where she watched as the post office exploded. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. The Queen in Leeds
Crowds gather in Millennium Square in readiness to catch a glimpse of The Queen. Photo: James Hardisty
5. The Queen in Leeds
The Queen sits in the council chambers at the Civic Hall and listens to a reading by Brian Walker, leader of Leeds City Council. Photo: James Hardisty
6. The Queen in Leeds
The Queen makes a speech on the steps of Harewood House watched by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Earl and Countess of Harewood. Photo: Mark Bickerdike