Britain’s longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away aged 96 at Balmoral on Thursday afternoon.
She was surrounded by her children and grand-children in Scotland after concerns grew about her health over the course of the day.
Following the Queen’s death, her eldest son will lead the country as King Charles III.
To reflect on the long reign of Her Majesty, LiverpoolWorld have put together18 pictures of The Queen during past visits to Liverpool - and there were many.
In 2016, The Queen visited the city to attend the International Festival for Business and officially open the new building for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
She was welcomed to the city by a crowd waving Union Jack flags at Lime Street Station and hundreds more at Liverpool Town Hall.
In 2012, The Queen did a tour of England to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. On her visit to Liverpool in May, crowds gathered at the Royal Albert Dock to show their support.
She even took a trip on the ‘Yellow Duckmarine’ - a converted WWII amphibious landing craft used as a sightseeing tour bus.
The Queen also visited the city in 2011, 2004, 2002 and 1999, when she met Yoko Ono en route to the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton, attended the Royal Maundy Service at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, met Sir Paul McCartney to open Liverpool John Lennon Airport and met the cast of Brookside at Liverpool Central Library.
1. Queen Elizabeth II in Liverpool - 2016
Queen Elizabeth II reacts as she walks along the platform after arriving by Royal Train at Liverpool Lime Street Station. The Queen, accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has a day of engagements in Liverpool, where she will attend the International Festival for Business 2016, and officially open Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
2. Queen Elizabeth II in Liverpool - 2016
Queen Elizabeth II reacts as she is greeted by wellwishers after arriving by Royal Train at Liverpool Lime Street Station in Liverpool.
3. Queen Elizabeth II in Liverpool - 2016
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh waves to members of the public from the balcony of Liverpool Town Hall.
4. Queen Elizabeth II in Liverpool - 2012
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh take a ride on the ‘Yellow Duckmarine’ an amphibious vehicle during a visit to Merseyside Maritime Museum. The Queen is visiting many parts of Britain as she celebrates her Diamond Jubilee.