The Queen, speaking to a nation under coronavirus lockdown, reminded us that better days will lie ahead.
She said: “We will meet again” in true wartime spirit.
And until we do, here are 17 reminders of the times we met the Queen on her previous visits to Sunderland.
Are you pictured in the crowds? And what do you remember of these very special occasions?
Take a look through our Echo archive photos and tell us more.
1. An enthusiastic greeting in 2009
Sunderland's younger generation turned out in force to meet the Queen in 2009. Are you pictured? Photo: se
2. Did you meet her in 2009?
The Queen is warmly greeted on her arrival in 2009. Does this bring back memories? Photo: se
3. Welcome Your Majesty
Queen Elizabeth arrives at the Stadium of Light Metro station in 2009. Photo: se
4. All smiles for Her Majesty
Her Majesty met the crowds in Mowbray Park, Sunderland, after she had officially opened the Winter Gardens in 2002. Were you there and what do you remember of the occasion? Photo: se