The Queen toured Norwich's new library in The Forum. |
The Queen came to Norfolk today and said she was delighted to be here on the latest stage of her Golden Jubilee tour of the UK.  Crowds turned out to greet the Queen |
Crowds lined the streets of Norwich to wish her well as she visited Norwich Castle and The Forum. As she officially opened Norwich's newest landmark the Queen praised the £63m building, which houses the Millennium Library, a learning centre and the city's tourist information centre. "Supported by the Millennium Commission it uses the latest technology to make information, knowledge and learning opportunities available to everyone in the county," she said. 
The Queen praised The Forum |
"You have also gained this Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library - better stocked and better equipped than local funds would have permitted - alongside many other facilities for acquiring new skills. "I can easily see why it is already a hive of activity with people of all ages using the services and enjoying these exciting new spaces. "Prince Philip and I are delighted to be with you in Norfolk today." Sandringham garden party The highlight of the royal visit was a garden party for 4,000 guests at the Sandringham estate.  Click here to watch BBC Look East's special broadcast from the Sandringham garden party, including coverage of the Queen's tour of Norwich.
Susie Fowler-Watt and Stewart White will present a special programme |
Presenter Stewart White said: ""Being allowed to broadcast live from a private royal occasion is unheard of. "It's broadcasting history in the making - and Look East is making the history." An historic visit Norwich Castle was the Queen's first stop this morning. While she toured the 12th century castle, the Duke of Edinburgh opened the Norfolk Nelson Museum. Great Yarmouth's tribute to the Norfolk seafaring hero houses around 900 items - from letters, books and ceramics to paintings, medals and a piece of wood from the Victory. More about the Nelson Museum The Queen's visit holds a special significance because of the Royal Family's close ties with Sandringham. The family regularly spends Christmas at the house, which was built by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. E-mail us with your thoughts on the Golden Jubilee More about the Queen's visit | 
