Her Majesty visited several areas of Portsmouth meeting thousands of people at Southsea Common, Southsea Castle, Commercial Road, Old Portsmouth and Guildhall Square where a marching band also played.
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1. Silver Jubilee 1977 Portsmouth
Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee visit to Portsmouth in 1977 Picture: The News Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

2. Silver Jubilee 1977 Portsmouth
Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee visit to Portsmouth in 1977 Picture: The News Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

3. Silver Jubilee 1977 Portsmouth
Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee visit to Portsmouth in 1977 Picture: The News Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

4. Silver Jubilee 1977 Portsmouth
Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee visit to Portsmouth in 1977 Picture: The News Portsmouth Photo: The News archive