Queen Elizabeth II: Her Majesty the Queen of England arrives in San Diego on Feb. 26, 1983

On February 26, 1983, Queen Elizabeth II landed on San Diego’s shores aboard Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia. News 8 reporter Carlos Amezcua was on hand as people crowded Broadway Pier to catch a glimpse of the Queen of England. Her Majesty emerged to the sound of cheers and photos being snapped. The queen’s visit to San Diego marked the beginning of a 10-day trip across the state of California - a first for Queen Elizabeth.
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