In this edition of « From The Archive, » we take a look back at ABC7’s coverage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s tour through the Bay Area.
Did you know (or remember when) Queen Elizabeth II and the late Prince Philip of Great Britain visited the Bay Area nearly 40 years ago?
In a rare U.S. visit by the royal family, Queen Elizabeth II, who just celebrated her 95th birthday, and Prince Philip embarked on a multi-day tour through the west coast, which included several stops in the Bay Area arriving on March 2, 1983.
The queen was accompanied by then First Lady, the late Nancy Reagan down the steps of the plane at San Francisco International Airport. They were greeted by former San Francisco Mayor and (now U.S. Senator) Dianne Feinstein.
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The queen and prince had a full schedule that week.
The royal couple visited Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco on a rainy day kicking off their Bay Area tour.
