Eric Morecambe who died in 1984 remains a household name for his comic partnership with Ernie Wise.
Crowds lined the promenade and streets of Morecambe waving flags to welcome the Queen and Prince Philip as they arrived.
Prince Philip died today at the age of 99.
Prince Philip died today at the age of 99.
5. Eric statue visit
The Queen and Prince Philip in Morecambe in 1999 to unveil the Eric Morecambe statue.
6. Eric statue visit
The Queen and Prince Philip came to Morecambe in 1999 to unveil the Eric Morecambe statue.
7. Eric statue visit
The Queen came to Morecambe in 1999 to unveil the Eric Morecambe statue.
8. Eric statue visit
The statue of Eric Morecambe, on the promenade in Morecambe, wrapped up before being unveiled by the Queen.