Queen officially opens Manchester sites The Queen was welcomed by hundreds of people on her trip to Manchester. The visit was part of a UK tour to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, the couple arrived at Manchester Victoria station on the Royal train. Her first duty of the day was the official opening of four new hospital departments including Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital and a new wing at Manchester Royal Infirmary. She then visited Salford Quays to open MediaCityUK, the new headquarters for BBC North. The Queen, wearing a strawberry and cream wool coat, also announced the start of a Sport Relief Mile and waved a flag to kick-start the race for 600 participants. The Royal couple went onto visit Jubilee Garden in the town square, and her last stop was to Manchester Central where she attended an "urban garden party."