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?
17. The Queen visit Crawley in 2006
Do you recognise anyone in these photos? Photo: Jon Rigby
18. The Queen visit Crawley in 2006
A youngster is all smiles as the Queen visits Crawley Photo: Jon Rigby
19. The Queen visit Crawley in 2006
The Queen in County Mall Photo: Jon Rigby
20. The Queen visit Crawley in 2006
The Queen with Mayor Sally Blake Photo: Jon Rigby