The Queen will visit RAF Cosford and The Royal Air Force Museumon on Thursday July 12 with over 20,000 people expected to attend the day including 5,000 school children.

The event at Cosford will be based on a theme of the “Brightest and Best” of Shropshire’s industrial, commercial and agricultural expertise.

The Lord-Lieutenant, Her Majesty’s representative in Shropshire, is delighted that The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are able to attend Shropshire’s day. Mr Algernon Heber-Percy said, “We hope that this will be one of the most memorable days Shropshire can remember. This will be a unique opportunity for the County to thank Her Majesty for her exceptional dedication and leadership, which she has given us all over the last 60 years.”

The “Brightest and Best” of the County’s industrial, commercial and agricultural expertise will be showcased. The significant achievements that these sectors have made to the local and national economy throughout The Queen’s reign will be displayed in a special exciting indoor exhibition.

The event will also highlight numerous voluntary and charitable organisations in Shropshire giving them the opportunity to demonstrate their outstanding achievements.

A spectacular moving Pageant will be taking place involving approximately 5,000 school children/students and numerous organisations from across Shropshire. The Pageant will reflect the last 60 years of Her Majesty’s reign from a Shropshire perspective, including the emergence and growth of Telford and Wrekin.

Entry to the event is free but visitors need to register at www.shropshirejubilee.co.uk.