The Queen visiting the Isle of Wight in May 2004.
THE Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, is to visit Cowes, in July, it was announced this afternoon (Wednesday).
The visit on Wednesday, July 25, forms part of the Queen’s tour of the UK to mark the diamond jubilee.
Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Maj Gen Martin White, said: "I am delighted the Isle of Wight has been chosen to form part of Her Majesty’s celebratory tour of the country and look forward to welcoming the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to Cowes where they will carry out a number of engagements in the town."
Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, Cllr David Williams, said: "The visit is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the Isle of Wight to the Queen, who last visited in 2004 to open Beaulieu House in Newport and visit the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet.
"We very much look forward to welcoming Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh to the Island in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year."
High Sheriff of the Island, Susie Sheldon, said: "It is a very exciting year for the country and it is wonderful people of the Island will have an opportunity to see the Queen on her historic jubilee tour."
More details about the visit will be announced nearer the time.
Reporter: martinn@iwcpmail.co.uk