The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will visit to Liverpool today (22 June) and the public have the chance to see them.

The first opportunity to catch a glimpse of the Royals will come just after 12.30pm when they take to the balcony of Liverpool Town Hall to address well-wishers on Castle Street.

Her Majesty and the Duke will arrive at the city centre building for midday to have lunch with representatives from numerous organisations. Parts of Dale Street and Castle Street will be closed between 11am and 2pm for this part of the visit.

Another opportunity to see the Royals will crop up at Alder Hey in the Park later that afternoon. The public are advised to gather outside the hospital’s East Prescot Road entrance no later than 1.30pm.

Alder Hey in the Park

Her Majesty will take a short tour of the children’s hospital before unveiling a plaque to declare the new facility officially open.

Anyone who is not attending the hospital for an appointment that day is advised not to enter the building or use the car park, as space is expected to be limited, and patients and their families will be given priority.

The Queen will also formally open Exhibition Centre Liverpool and the Pullman Liverpool hotel during a stop-off at the International Festival for Business 2016 as part of her trip.

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