The crowds gather outside the David Wilson Library early on the morning of the Royal visit.

Leicestershire police were on campus throughout the tour.

Final preparations are made for the Royal couple's arrival.

Sir Peter Williams (centre), Chancellor of the University of Leicester, greets staff, students and children waiting to see Her Majesty and His Royal Highness.

High Sheriff of Leicestershire, Mr David Wyrko QPM (centre) is greeted by the crowds.

Local journalists travelled to the University to record the historic visit.

The Royal Standard is flown from the Fielding Johnson Building.

As the Royal Standard flies, the clouded skies clear above the University.

A police escort signals the arrival of HM The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Royal car arrives at the University of Leicester.

Her Majesty is escorted from the Royal car to the David Wilson Library.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are accompanied to the David Wilson Library by Lady Jennifer Gretton JP, the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire (right foreground), and Mr Richard Everard DL, Vice-Lord Lieutenant (right background).

The Royal party are lead across the campus square.

Her Majesty and Lady Gretton greet the crowds outside the David Wilson Library.

The frontage of the David Wilson Library, where staff, students and dignitaries watched Her Majesty's arrival.

Her Majesty The Queen with Professor Robert Burgess, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester.

L-R: Distinguished Honorary Fellows of the University Mrs Jean Humphreys and Dr Wendy Hickling speak with Sir Peter Williams and The Queen.

Vice-Chancellor Robert Burgess (far left) and Chancellor Sir Peter Williams (far right) escort Her Majesty to the entrance of the Library.

Following the official opening of the David Wilson Library, Her Majesty The Queen is led back to the Royal car by Sir Peter Williams.

Accompanied by Chancellor Sir Peter Williams, The Queen smiles to the crowds before she departs.