Today she marks 69 years on the throne, meaning she is just one year away from her Platinum Jubilee.

And with welcome news of an extra bank holiday to mark the 94-year-old royal’s milestone in June 2022, we take a look back at her visits to south Bucks over the years.

The photos – which can all be viewed on swop.org.uk – were taken on different occasions.

The first recorded visit of the Queen to south Bucks was in April 1934 when, as seven-year-old Princess Elizabeth, she went to Bekonscot model village in Beaconsfield a day before her eighth birthday.

She then came to High Wycombe in November 1952, after she became Queen but before her coronation, visiting the factory of Harrison’s in Coates Lane to see the coronation stamps being printed.

In April 1962, Her Majesty came back to High Wycombe as part of a comprehensive tour of Bucks, which also included Aylesbury, and Slough in neighbouring Berkshire.

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As part of the tour, the Queen first went to see an exhibition arranged in her honour at the Town Hall.

She was then driven up Amersham Hill to the Royal Grammar School, where she unveiled a new science block and took a tour of the school.

In May 1972, she paid another visit to the Harrison’s factory, this time accompanied by Prince Philip, and Princes Andrew and Edward.

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The Queen then returned to the area in October 1974, when she was given a tour of Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, near Marlow.

Her Majesty will mark a record-breaking seven decades on the throne on February 6, 2022.

To celebrate the milestone, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced a four-day bank holiday weekend in June 2022, promising a “once-in-a-generation show”.

The late May spring bank holiday next year will be moved to Thursday, June 2, and an additional bank holiday will be created on Friday, June 3.