The royal couple attended the Maundy service at the cathedral.
It was the first time the city had received a visit from a reigning monarch.
To the delight of residents the Queen and Prince did a walkabout in Bridge Street.
The Queen was presented with flowers by Julie Swift, the daughter of Councillor Charles Swift.
The East Of England Show often welcomed Royal guests and in 1970 it welcomed Prince Philip who, judging by the picture, was on top form.
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A picture taken during a Royal visit to Lynch Wood in 1986 for the opening of the Norwich and Peterborough building society offices.