The Queen visiting the Island in May 2004.
ISLE of Wight MP Andrew Turner has called on Islanders to celebrate the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
Mr Turner has paid tribute to the Queen for her 60 years of dedicated service to the UK and the Commonwealth.
Today (Monday) marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne and Mr Turner said: "The Queen's reign has spanned 12 British prime ministers, the first being Winston Churchill, and she has provided wise counsel to them all.
"She has been on the throne since before I was born — it is humbling to contemplate the amount of work that has involved.
"Despite the current financial difficulties in the UK it is quite right that this year we should celebrate and thank our monarch, who is respected and admired around the world."
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, which marks the 60th anniversary of the coronation, will be celebrated from June 2 to 5.
Mr Turner said he hoped Islanders would enjoy the extended the weekend.
He said: "Many people vividly remember the street parties and parades in 1977, marking the Silver Jubilee, and this is an opportunity to create similar memories for today's young generation."
Reporter: mattw@iwcpmail.co.uk