The Queen was greeted by thousands of well-wishers during a visit to the historic academic city of Oxford.
The day began with a visit to the Rothermere American Institute where Her Majesty opened a garden in memory of The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. The late Princess's children, Viscount Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto also attended the opening of the garden, designed by Lady Weinberg (interior designer Anouska Hemple).
The Queen went on to visit the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, an organisation which produces an illustrated collection of more than 50,000 biographies of men and women from around the world who have shaped Britain's history. Her Majesty met current and former members of the dictionary's academic and publishing staff before viewing an exhibition about writing and publishing the 2004 edition, and putting the dictionary online.
Her Majesty then visited the newly restored Oxford Castle, which was initially built in 1071 for William the Conqueror. It has since been used as a Sheriff's centre for administration and as a jail, before its newest incarnation as a hotel and restaurant complex. The Queen took a tour of the castle, including the old jail. She met architects, heritage experts and others involved in the project, as well as a former governor of the old prison.
Her Majesty went on a walkabout in Oxford city centre, where she was greeted by thousands of well-wishers, many of whom presented her with flowers and gifts.
Finally, she met some of the academic population of Oxford during a visit to Christ Church College at which she was the guest of honour at a luncheon.
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