York welcomes the Queen – a gallery of memories Thu 5 Apr Thu 5 Apr 2012 @ 7:26pm YorkMix News The Queen came to York in April 2012 to distribute the Maundy Money at the Minster. Here are some photographs of that memorably royal occasion. The Queen in York, and handing out the Maundy money. Photographs: The British Monarchy on flickr The Duke of Edinburgh at the Minster and the Queen meets a young admirer. Photographs: The British Monarchy on flickr York Lord Mayor David Horton with the Queen in Micklegate, and Princess Beatrice arrives at Micklegate Bar. Photographs: The British Monarchy on flickr Greeting the crowds from her car. Photograph: 96tommy on flickr She’s behind you… Photograph: YorkMix Every vantage point was taken on Micklegate. Photograph: YorkMix A running commentary above Fifteen Hairdressing on Micklegate. Photograph: YorkMix A bedecked Micklegate awaits. Photograph: YorkMix An armed guard for the Queen. Photograph: YorkMix The crowd at the Minster. Photograph: YorkMix Young and old gathered at the Minster in the spring sunshine. Photographs: YorkMix The Royal Standard flying above York Minster. Photograph: YorkMix