Her Majesty takes an interest in some of the rare and interesting books from the Library's Special Collections.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor Christine Fyfe (centre) discusses the display of books from the Library's Special Collections with The Queen.

Ms Louise Jones, Director of Library Services, shows Her Majesty some of the photographs taken during her last visit to the University in 1958.

A display of photographs from from Her Majesty's visit of 1958 was prepared for the occasion, which included images of the opening of the Percy Gee Building.

HM The Queen and Louise Jones discuss the display of photographs. 

The Vice-Chancellor and The Duke speak to students Carla Brain (centre) and Charlotte Staniforth (right), and Dr Penelope Allison of the School of Archaeology and Ancient History.

L-R: PhD student Adwoa Donyina and Professor José Fiadeiro are introduced to Sir Peter Williams and The Queen.

Third-year computer science students John Pickering and Mayur Bapodra discuss their work with Her Majesty.

John Pickering, Mayur Bapodra, Adwoa Donyina, Professor José Fiadeiro and Dumisani Papaya (far right) spoke to The Queen about the 'Virtual Teaching Hospital System’.

Her Majesty in conversation with third year computer science students.

The commemorative plaque marking the official opening of the David Wilson Library is unveiled by Her Majesty.

The Queen takes a moment to examine the commemorative plaque.

After the unveiling, The Queen and The Duke were invited to sign a portrait photograph.

Professor Robert Burgess and Sir Peter Williams in conversation with Her Majesty and The Duke of Edinburgh after the unveiling.

The crowds wait eagerly to see Her Majesty once more before she leaves the campus.

The Chancellor escorts Her Majesty across the campus square.

The Royal Party leaves the David Wilson Library after the opening.

Children gathered outside the David Wilson Library for their opportunity to see The Queen before she left the campus. 

HM The Queen smiles to the crowds before she departs from the University.

Sir Peter Williams accompanies Her Majesty as she leaves the David Wilson Library.