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1982 Royal Visit

Royal Visit to Australia by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh

5–13 October 1982


1982 Royal Visit program

In partnership with the National Library, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has shared digital copies of its collection of official Royal Visit programs.

Read the 1982 program on Trove

The Royal Yacht on the Brisbane River
The Royal Yacht in Brisbane during the Commonwealth Games. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: A8746, KN14/10/82/115

Timeline

  • PM

    • (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
    • The Queen arrives Darwin
    • Dinner, Government House Northern Territory
    • Overnight – Government House Northern Territory

  • Darwin - Brisbane

    AM

    • Presentation of the Royal Humane Society Senior Bravery Award, Government House Northern Territory
    • Walk through Smith Street Mall and view school band and choir performance, Raintree Park, Darwin
    • The Queen opens Darwin Naval Base, Darwin
    • Visit to museum and view galleries, Northern Territory Museum of Arts and Sciences
    • The Queen leaves Darwin and arrives Brisbane

    PM

    • Ceremonial Arrival, Brisbane Airport
    • (Separate program for the Duke of Edinburgh)
    • View swimming events, Chandler Sports Complex
    • Private dinner and overnight – HMY BRITANNIA
  • AM

    • Walk through Queen Street Mall to attend Civic Reception, Brisbane City Hall

    PM

    • Visit Results Room and Physiotherapy Room, Commonwealth Games Village, Chandler Sports Complex
    • Attend Luncheon, Commonwealth Games Village Cafeteria
    • View athletic events, The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre
    • Attend Reception given by the Commonwealth Games Foundation and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association, Victoria Barracks
    • Attend Festival ’82, Her Majesty’s Theatre , Queen Street Mall
    • Overnight – HMY BRITANNIA
  • AM

    • Views bowls competition, Moorooka Bowls Club

    PM

    • Lunch, Government House Queensland
    • Investiture and Afternoon Tea, Parliament House, Brisbane
    • Reception for Commonwealth Games Athletes and Officials, HMY BRITANNIA
    • State Reception given by the Government of Queensland, Queensland Art Gallery
    • Overnight – HMY BRITANNIA

  • Brisbane - Canberra

    PM

    • Luncheon given by the Commonwealth Games Foundation, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre
    • View athletics finals and cultural display, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre
    • The Queen performs Closing Ceremony of the XII Commonwealth Games, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Sports Centre
    • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Brisbane and arrive Canberra
    • (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
    • Household dinner and overnight – Government House
  • AM

    • Attend Ecumenical Service, All Saints Church, Ainslie

    PM

    • Lay a wreath at Commemorative Stone and view Introductory Gallery, Australian War Memorial
    • Luncheon given by the Prime Minister and Mrs Fraser, The Lodge
    • Formal Dinner, Government House
    • Overnight – Government House

  • Canberra - Sydney - Richmond - Bathurst

    AM

    • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Canberra and arrive Richmond
    • The Queen visits and opens Mount Druitt Hospital, Mount Druitt

    PM

    • Lunch, Mount Druitt Hospital
    • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Richmond and arrive Bathurst
    • Civic Welcome, Court House, Bathurst City Centre
    • State Reception given by the Government of New South Wales, City Hall, Bathurst
    • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Bathurst and arrive Canberra
    • Private dinner and overnight – Government House
  • AM

    • The Queen receives young Australians in association with The Queens Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trust, Government House
    • The Queen receives the Prime Minister, Government House
    • The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh receives Commonwealth Ministers, High Commissioners, Heads of Missions and spouses, Government House
    • Reception, Government House

    PM

    • Household Lunch, Government House
    • Reception given by the Commonwealth Government, Parliament House
    • Private dinner, Government House
    • The Queen visits and opens the Australian National Gallery
    • Overnight – Government House
  • AM

    • Ceremonial Farewell, Fairbairn
    • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Canberra for overseas