Over the year,s Her Majesty the Queen has made a number of royal visits to Lanarkshire. From opening maternity units, to stopping off at local train stations, the monarch is no stranger to the area.
This week, a host of events are set to take place across Lanarkshire to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Much is being done to mark the upcoming history-making occasion.But here, we take a look back down memory lane and remember the several occasions the head of state touched down on Lanarkshire soil.A visit of the royal family took place in 1947 when the future Queen was still Princess Elizabeth.They visited Dalzell House, where locals turned out in their droves to catch a glimpse of King George and his family.
The parade passed Motherwell Cross (pictured), through Hamilton Cross, on its way to Cadzow Street and Hamilton racecourse. The Queen has a long history with Hamilton – going back 75 years.
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