✍️ On the eve of the 70th anniversary of her Accession to the throne, The Queen has written a message thanking the public and her family for their support, and looking forward to #PlatinumJubilee celebrations over the coming year. #HM70

On behalf of the people of Tyne and Wear, I want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for Her Majesty’s devoted service to our nation and the Commonwealth over the past 70 years.

I was delighted that HRH The Princess Royal was able to include a visit to the @northumbriauni Northern Hub for Military Research yesterday, whose research into better understanding of the needs of the veteran community will help to shape policy change and improve services and support. British Royal Family

Delighted to receive Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal South Shields Marine School the world's oldest purpose built maritime training centre & navigating the future with #maritime2050 The school was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education @royaluk

Delighted that HRH The Princess Royal was able to present two @TheQueensAwards to The Skill Mill a social enterprise focused on rehabilitating young ex-offenders. It was wonderful to be part of your special day. @beisgovuk @royaluk

A wonderful service of thanksgiving which summed up the life and service of The Duke of Edinburgh, it brought together the strands of his life - his family, his charities, his military connections and his sense of public duty #ThankYouSir

As planting season comes to a close, 1 million Jubilee trees have been planted across the UK. Two of my Deputy Lieutenants were delighted to attend Westfield School recently, where they assisted pupils in #plantatreeforthejubilee Thank you for supporting the The Queen's Green Canopy

My warmest congratulations to all receiving their medals today, and my sincerest thanks for your devotion to duty and tireless work in your caring and often lifesaving responses across the North East #TeamNEAS

Delighted to attend such a wonderful concert, a brilliant start to the schools Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, well done to all who took part.

We are thrilled to announce our 232 outstanding British businesses who have won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise! Congratulations to each of our winners. We are delighted to celebrate their success. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new… #QueensAwards

I am delighted to see such a dynamic company being recognised for this prestigious award. Congratulations and I look forward to meeting when the presentation takes place.

My congratulations to D-Line Trade on their 3rd consecutive @TheQueensAwards for Enterprise, I hope to meet you very soon at the presentation of the awards.

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for UK businesses and is a globally recognised royal seal of approval for companies in the UK. Applications for the 2023 round are now open. Apply on our website - gov.uk/queens-awards-… #QueensAwards

The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the St John Ambulance England Year of Youth event celebrating the 100th Anniversary of their cadets. A wonderful exhibition which is open to the public until 29 May, Saltwell Towers, Gateshead

🔥 This evening, over 3,000 beacons will be lit across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth to celebrate The Queen’s 70 years of service. Once used as a communication tool, beacons are now used to celebrate Royal milestones. 📽️ Beacons for George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935.

Looking forward to another day of #PlatinumJubilee celebrations and to join a Service of Thanksgiving Newcastle Cathedral later this afternoon.

Congratulations to Hebburn Helps a wonderful organisation, and an honour so well deserved. I look forward to meeting you at the presentation later this year. @QueensAwardVS #communitychampions Official South Tyneside Council

Congratulations to all of the volunteers at Clegwell & Hartleyburn Community Hub (CIO) on receiving the @QueensAwardVS #QAVS2022 #VolunteersWeek You must be very proud. I look forward to meeting you later in the year at your presentation!

One of the many benefits of winning a #QueensAward is that each company is formally presented with a Grant of Appointment scroll by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant. Learn more about the role of HM Lord Lieutenant here: queensawards.blog.gov.uk/2022/06/09/a-f… TWLieutenancy

Throughout COVID, paramedics continued to put the wellbeing and interests of others first, working tirelessly in the most challenging of circumstances and often at great risk to themselves. It is only right that we recognise the invaluable work that they do!