COLLEGE PARK, Md. — While in the United States more than 60 years ago, Queen Elizabeth II attended her first American college football game.
On Oct. 19, 1957, the Queen visited the University of Maryland to watch the Terps play the North Carolina Tar Heels at Byrd Stadium in College Park, Maryland.
As the world mourns the Queen's death at 96 years old, we are taking a flashback to when she came through the area.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen, Elizabeth II.
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) September 8, 2022
We had the honor of hosting The Queen for a football game on her first state visit to the United States in 1957.
We join those mourning across the world. pic.twitter.com/hm9DSrkHxX
According to USA Today, construction workers built a box for Queen Elizabeth II and her entourage.
During halftime, bands from both schools formed together to spell out “USA-BRIT” plus playing the “Star Spangled Banner and "God Save the Queen."
Saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and my condolences to the royal family. 65 years ago, she honored our campus with a royal visit to see her first American college football game. pic.twitter.com/hE6XgRe1fN
— Dr. Darryll J. Pines (@President_Pines) September 8, 2022
Maryland won the game, 21-7.
"Saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and my condolences to the royal family," University of Maryland President Dr. Darryll Pines said. "65 years ago, she honored our campus with a royal visit to see her first American college football game."
On her first state visit to the U.S., Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II stopped by #UMD for a @TerpsFootball game, celebrated with a special halftime show in her honor: https://t.co/LS7tgrHnzg
— Univ. of Maryland (@UofMaryland) September 8, 2022
Remembering her vast legacy, as her loss is felt around the world. pic.twitter.com/1GmVCeXtVl
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the President of the United States at the time.
