"The announcement the Queen will visit Stevenage is absolutely fantastic news and I look forward to welcoming her Majesty to our town.", said Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage.

Stephen added, "This is a very proud day for Stevenage and the surrounding areas that the Queen and Prince Phillip will join us to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. I am delighted by this announcement which follows on from the Government’s massive £250million investment in our town and 2012 will be another great year for Stevenage.”