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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 - 2022
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II in Croydon
During her reign, Her Majesty came to Croydon on at least four occasions and many residents will have special memories of her visits.
Her Majesty and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh first came to Croydon on 3 November 1960 for the opening of Croydon College.
This was followed by a visit for the opening of The Queen's Gardens in June 1983, when she also visited Fairfield Halls and had lunch in the Arnhem Gallery.
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In February 1996, Her Majesty and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Whitgift Schools and Croydon Clocktower. You can still see the plaque they unveiled in the Atrium near the Museum’s exhibition areas.
Her last visit to our borough was in 2002, as part of her Golden Jubilee celebratory tour. Her Majesty and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited The BRIT School and Addington Palace.
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