Australian Government

Aspen Island Renamed Queen Elizabeth II Island

On 4 June, Canberra’s Aspen Island was renamed Queen Elizabeth II Island in honour of the Platinum Jubilee.

Mr Richie Allan performing a smoking ceremony in front of the Prime Minister, the Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority and other seated guests
The Prime Minister, Aunty Violet Sheridan, the Chief of Air Force and the Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority seated at the Aspen Island renaming ceremony.
The Prime Minister standing at the Platinum Jubilee lectern speaking at the Aspen Island renaming ceremony with the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag in the background
Brigadier Craig Dobson standing with other guests for the performance of the Australian National Anthem
Four aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force Central Flying School flying over the National Carillon
The Prime Minister and the Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority walking past a group of Australian Defence Force members a part of an honour guard
The Prime Minister speaking the Chief of Air Force and Mrs Louise Hupfeld.
The Prime Minister sitting with the Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority during the Aspen Island renaming ceremony
The Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia standing at the Platinum Jubilee lectern speaking at the Aspen Island renaming ceremony
The Prime Minister standing at the Platinum Jubilee lectern speaking at the Aspen Island renaming ceremony
Brigadier Craig Dobson in ceremonial uniform
Sergeant Jennifer Cooke in Australian Army Uniform singing the Australian National Anthem
The Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, Mr Anthony Howard and the Prime Minister walking past the Band of the Royal Military College Duntroon
An aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force Central Flying School flying overhead
The ceremonial event marquis and the National Carillon on Aspen island.