5 August 2002: The final regional tour of The Queen's Golden Jubilee programme, with visits to Lancashire and Cumbria, plus the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Queen's UK-wide Jubilee tour neared its conclusion on Monday, 5 August 2002, when Her Majesty visited two cities in the North West - the new city of Preston and the historic settlement of Carlisle.
The Royal Train, used throughout the three-month regional programme of visits, pulled in at Preston's railway station in mid-morning, where The Queen unveiled a plaque to mark the station's refurbishment.
From there The Queen and Prince Philip walked up to Friargate, the city's main shopping street, in time to see a fly-past from a nearby aerospace complex. They then embarked on a 30-minute walkabout through the streets, which were packed with well-wishers.
Children presented The Queen with flowers and gifts and she chatted to many people as the Royal party walked along Friargate towards the Flag Market. There The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were welcomed with a speech by Coronation Street star William Roach, who plays the character Ken Barlow.
Inside the city's Harris Art Gallery and Museum, an impressive classical building, The Queen and Prince Philip took up their positions on the balcony. From it they had an excellent view of a Jubilee pageant celebrating the diversity of culture and community in Lancashire over the past 50 years.
The next stop was the city's Guild Hall, named after the historic Preston Guild festival celebrated every 20 years; the last celebration was held in 1992.
Inside the building The Queen was presented with a ceremonial key to Lancaster Castle, which she returned to the castle's constable for safekeeping. There was then chance to meet representatives of voluntary and community organisations in Lancashire, together with tenants from the Duchy of Lancaster.
The Duchy of Lancaster is named after the Royal house of Lancaster, which acquired the estate. Today it includes farms in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire. In Lancashire The Queen is still traditionally referred to as 'Duke of Lancaster'.
After being presented with a watercolour of the Hodder Valley, part of the Duchy of Lancaster, The Queen made a short speech.
Her Majesty expressed her gratitude for the warmth shown throughout her Jubilee summer: "I have been profoundly moved by the affection shown and by the warmth of the response to my Golden Jubilee.
"It has been for Prince Philip and me a summer of great joy and happiness, and a celebration of all that binds us together as a nation - the heritage of our past, the values of our present and the shared challenges of the future that lies ahead. I thank you all for your loyalty and support."
From Preston the Royal Train travelled north to Carlisle, an historic city on the border between England and Scotland. Cumbria is a predominantly rural county, heavily reliant on farming, and suffered badly during the previous year's outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
After a walkabout in the centre, The Queen and Prince Philip visited Tullie House, the city's musem. They then walked through an underground passage into Carlisle Castle.
Inside the rose-coloured ruins The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were guests of honour at a Jubilee garden party. Guests invited to attend included clergy from parishes affected by foot-and-mouth, leaders of the farming community, representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors, and members of Carlisle City Council. Before leaving The Queen was presented with a shepherd's crook as a gift.
In the evening The Queen and Prince Philip attended the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, held in the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. An annual event held over several weeks, the show incorporates music by massed bands and pipers, marching, Scottish history and ceremony.
After a spectacular fireworks display, The Queen and Prince Philip met some of the people involved in putting on the show, as well as cast members, before taking the Royal Train north to Aberdeen.
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