After ascending the throne, her first visit to Crawley as Queen came on June 9 1958, when she officially opened the revamped and extended Gatwick Airport. She then headed into Crawley where she planted a tree as she opened the newly completed Queens Square.
It was 11 years before the Queen returned to Crawley. On December 17 1969, she officially opened Holy Trinity School – although lessons had been running there since 1967 – and visited the town hall.
Her last visit was on November 3 2006 when Queens Square was packed with cheering well-wishers as she met local dignitaries, including Mayor Sally Blake before heading off to Thomas Bennett Community College.
Accompanied by Prince Philip, the Monarch also visited County Mall.
Here are a few of the pictures photographer Jon Rigby captured on the day - can you spot any familiar faces in the crowd?
Her last visit was on November 3 2006 when Queens Square was packed with cheering well-wishers as she met local dignitaries, including Mayor Sally Blake before heading off to Thomas Bennett Community College.
5. The Queen visits Crawley in 2006
Crows flocked to Queens Square Photo: Jon Rigby
6. The Queen visits Crawley in 2006
The Queen meets Crawley residents in County Mall Photo: Jon Rigby
7. The Queen visits Crawley in 2006
The Queen arrives Photo: Jon Rigby
8. The Queen visits Crawley in 2006
The patriotic crowd wave their flags Photo: Jon Rigby