As news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II sinks in, thoughts are turning to the future and what it might hold for the new King Charles III.
But for now, in the days leading up to her funeral next Monday, the people of Britain and the media are understandably looking back and reflecting on the Queen's unprecedented 70-year reign - a timespan longer than many across the nation have been alive. She came to the North East - usually with the trusty Prince Philip by her side - many times during those years.
Our 25 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recall some of her many visits to the region. Most were official engagements and openings, with lots of shaking of hands. But one, in particular, stands out as being a little different and rather more informal.
