Pictures: The Queen opens new East Anglian Air Ambulance base in Cambridge

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The Queen poses for a picture with crew from the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Credit: PA

Video report by ITV News Anglia's Chloe Keedy

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have officially opened the East Anglian Air Ambulance's new base at Cambridge Airport.

Prince William, who is a co-pilot for the charity and has flown dozens of missions since joining last July, was given the task of showing her majesty around before she flew back to London to meet with new PM Theresa May.

During the visit, the Royals chatted to staff and viewed one of the two operational helicopters before unveiling a plaque.

The monarch was also presented with a 'floating cake' to thank her for taking the time to visit.

A gallery of images can be seen below

The monarch viewed one of the charity's helicopters. Credit: PA
The Queen was shown around by Prince William. Credit: PA
The Duke of Edinburgh didn't look overjoyed to see his grandson! Credit: PA
The Queen spent just under an hour at the base before flying back to London. Credit: PA