The former publicity officer for the Vote No Republic campaign and founding member of Australians for a Constitutional Monarchy has a vast collection of items devoted to the royal family.

The Queen is her favourite royal, and Mrs Mitchell remembers fondly when the Queen came in 1954.

“It was the year I met my husband,” she said.

“I was in Adelaide.

“It was lovely; there were crowds of course.

“I was waiting at the main intersection when she drove to Government House. 

"I remember she had this lovely emerald green hat. 

“She is a gorgeous person. I have grown up in her era.”

This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Queen's visit to Bendigo on March 5, 1954, and we want to hear your stories.

Email cos@bendigoadvertiser.com.au or call 5434 4480.

See Wednesday’s Bendigo Advertiser for more memories.