Queen Elizabeth II, with the Duke of Edinburgh by her side, visited the district to attend the Royal Maundy Service at Wakefield Cathedral on April 21, 2005.
During her visit, 158 Wakefield pensioners, made up of 79 men and 79 women, received a gift from the Queen - one for each of the years she had lived at the time of her birthday, which was the same day as her visit.
They were each given given a red purse containing a specially minted £5 coin commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and a 50p coin marking the 250th anniversary of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary Of The English Language.
9. Waving flags
Thousands of people of all ages came out to catch a glimpse of the Queen during her visit. Photo: National World
10. Maundy Money
Queen Elizabeth II gives pensioners Maundy Money as part of the traditional Maundy Easter Service. Photo: Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library
11. 20 years ago
Queen Elizabeth II in Wakefield, in 2005. Photo: Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library
12. Floral gifts
Queen Elizabeth II receiving gifts from the public, in Wakefield. Photo: Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library