The first came in 1956 – four years after she became Queen - when she visited Berwick as part of a ‘Scottish’ tour.
Two years later the royal yacht ‘Britannia’ anchored off the north Northumberland coast so that the Queen and Prince Phillip could visit Holy Island.
She visited Berwick again in 2001 and then in 2011 went to Alnwick Castle and Gardens.
Here is a pictorial look back at those visits.
Read More... She visited Berwick again in 2001 and then in 2011 went to Alnwick Castle and Gardens.
5. Alnwick 2011 The Queen with Alan Shearer and the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden in 2011. Photo: Jane Coltman
6. Alnwick 2011 Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip arrive in Alnwick in June 2011. Photo: Jane Coltman
7. Alnwick 2011 The Duchess of Northumberland with Her Majesty The Queen, Deputy Lord Lieutenant Alan Shearer and HRH Prince Philip at The Alnwick Garden in June 2011. Photo: Jane Coltman
8. Alnwick 2011 The Duchess of Northumberland, Her Majesty The Queen and Alan Shearer walk through the pavilion at The Alnwick Garden. Photo: Jane Coltman