The crowds show their support for the Royal party as they await their arrival.

Members of the public joined University staff and students in welcoming The Queen to the David Wilson Library. 

Final preparations are made for The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's arrival.

The Queen greets the excited crowds as she walks across the campus square with The Duke, Mr Richard Everard DL (background, right) and Lady Jennifer Gretton JP (foreground right).

Her Majesty shakes hands with Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Burgess upon her arrival at the University of Leicester.

Dr Frank May (left) discusses the scultpure 'Shadow Figures', which he donated to the David Wilson Library, with Her Majesty.

Gareth Johnson (left), Information Librarian,  student Alex Smith explain some of the computerised facilities available to users of the Library.

During their tour, The Queen and The Duke had the opportunity to view the automated book return facility and speak to Jo Aitkins, Head of Public Services at the Library.

The Queen is presented to (R-L) Mr David Wilson DL, his wife Mrs Laura Wilson, Mr Nicholas Corah, Mrs Penny Corah, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Christine Fyfe and Director of Library Services Louise Jones.

Her Majesty speaks to those behind the design of the building, including (L-R) Gordon Macdonald from project managers Faithful and Gould , and David Drew with a colleague from bespoke furniture manufacturer N E J Stevenson.

PhD students Sam Illingworth (left) and Diane Knappett (right) discuss Earth Observation Science at the University with His Royal Highness.

The Duke of Edinburgh receives a demonstration of the Plume Project by (L-R) Professor Martin Barstow and students Laura Evans, Daniel Brandt and David Gray.

Ms Louise Jones, Director of Library Services, presents a display of photographs taken during her last visit to the University in 1958 to The Queen.

Professor Robert Burgess introduces The Duke to some of the sponsors that contributed to the redevelopment of the Library.

L-R: Mayur Bapodra, John Pickering, Professor José Fiadeiro, The Queen, Sir Peter Williams and Dumisani Papaya discuss the development of the 'Virtual Teaching Hospital System'.

The Queen listens as John Pickering explains some of the work that he and his fellow computer science students have been involved in.

Her Majesty in conversation while visiting the Library Help Zone.

The Queen is guided through the facilities in the David Wilson Library.

Her Majesty unveils the commemorative plaque to mark the official opening of the David Wilson Library.

Professor Robert Burgess leads an applause to The Queen as the David Wilson Library is officially opened.

After unveiling the commemorative plaque, The Queen was asked if she would sign a portait photograph for the Library.

The crowds gathered outside the David Wilson Library wait for their last opporunity to see The Queen before she leaves the campus.

Professor Martin Barstow (right), Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, discusses the student-run Plume Project with The Duke of Edinburgh.

Chancellor Sir Peter Williams accompanies Her Majesty across the campus square after her tour.

The Queen smiles to the crowds one last time before leaving the University campus in the Royal car.