The Queen’s first visit to Oxford was as Elizabeth Windsor in 1948 when she met staff, students and a tortoise at Oriel College.
But she returned many times over the following decades and on each occasion brought joy to the communities she visited.
One of her visits took place in November, 1997, 25 years ago, when she visited boys' school Radley College, near Abingdon and Berinsfield, near Wallingford.
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In Berinsfield, she visited Mount Farm Community Education Centre, and a newsagent where she was given a copy of the Oxford Mail.
The Duke and the Duke of Edinburgh were welcomed at Radley College by then Lord Lieutenant Hugo Brunner, the Chairman of Radley College Council, Michael Melluish, and the Warden Richard Morgan.
Her Majesty opened Queen's Court science block and toured the school.
The Queen and Prince Philip also attended a service in the chapel and joined the Warden, masters and boys for lunch.
In the afternoon she visited Berinsfield, and was welcomed by the chairman of South Oxfordshire District Council, Kenneth Hall.
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The Queen visited Berinsfield Health Centre, and was greeted by the Senior Partner, Dr Timothy Huins, before meeting other doctors, health visitors, mothers and babies.
Her Majesty later visited Mount Farm Community Education Centre, Berinsfield, and was welcomed by the community education organiser, Stephen Reader. She also met students and tutors.
The Queen later visited Berinsfield County Primary School, and Abbey Sports Centre, and watched different sports activities.
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The Duke of Edinburgh visited RM plc, and Oxford Asymmetry at Milton Park, near Didcot.
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This story was written by Andy Ffrench, he joined the team more than 20 years ago and now covers community news across Oxfordshire.
Get in touch with him by emailing: Andy.ffrench@newsquest.co.uk
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