Royal Visit to Australia by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
2–13 March 1986
1986 Royal Visit program
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The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh arrive for the unveiling of National Naval Memorial Monday 3 March 1986
Timeline
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- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive Canberra
- Ceremonial Arrival, Fairbairn
- The Queen receives the Prime Minister, Government House
- Meeting of Executive Council, Government House
- Proclamation of the Australia Act, Government House
- Private dinner and overnight – Government House
Monday 3 March 1986 – Canberra
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- Presentation of the Royal Humane Society Award, Government House
- Order of Australia Investiture, Government House
- Visit National Naval Memorial to commemorate 75th Anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Navy, Anzac Parade
PM
- Lunch, Government House
- The Queen receives members of the Constitutional Commission, Government House
- Dinner given by the Prime Minister and Mrs Hawke, The Lodge
- Reception given by the Australian Government, Parliament House
- Overnight – Government House
AM
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Canberra and arrive Sydney
- Visit Palace Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens
PM
- Lunch, Government House New South Wales
- Senior Citizens’ Concert, Sydney Entertainment Centre
- State Reception given by the Premier of New South Wales and Mrs Wran, Sheraton-Wentworth Hotel
- Private dinner and overnight – Government House New South Wales
AM
- Visit to Art Gallery New South Wales
PM
- Travel from Sydney City to Parramatta aboard the CAPTAIN PHILLIP
- The Queen opens Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta
- The Queen presents the new Queen’s Colour for the Royal Australian Air Force, RAAF Base, Richmond
- Reception, Officers’ Mess, RAAF Base, Richmond
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Richmond and arrive Melbourne
- Private dinner and overnight – Government House Victoria
AM
- Garden Party given by the Governor of Victoria and Mrs McCaughey, Government House Victoria
PM
- State Lunch given by the Governor of Victoria and Mrs McCaughey, Government House Victoria
- Watch the Royal Gala River Pageant, Henley Landing
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Melbourne on HMY BRITANNIA for Western Port
- Overnight – HMY BRITANNIA
AM
- HMY BRITANNIA anchors of Stony Point in Western Point
- Visit to Ballam Park Technical School, Frankston
PM
- Lunch, HMY BRITANNIA
- The Queen presents the new Queen’s Colour for the Shore Establishment of the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS CERBERUS
- Garden Party, HMAS CERBERUS
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Western Port on HMY BRITANNIA and sail for South Australia
- Overnight – HMY BRITANNIA
PM
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive Adelaide disembark at Glenelg Jetty
- Ceremonial Welcome, Glenelg
- Tree planting, Old Gum Tree
- The Queen opens Carrick Hill and attends Garden Party, Carrick Hill
- Dinner given by the Governor of South Australia and Lady Dunstan, Government House South Australia
- Overnight – HMY BRITANNIA
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- Lunch, HMY BRITANNIA
- View Sir Hans Heyson Collection and unveil a sculpture of Sir Robert Helpmann, Sir Samuel Way Building
- Unveil statue of Catherine Helen Spence, Light Square
- The Queen starts the Floral Clock, Brougham Gardens
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
- Attend performance of Australian musical play ‘Boojum’ by the State Opera of South Australia, Scott Theatre
- Overnight – HMY BRITANNIA
AM
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
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- Visit to Wayville Pavilion and inspect flower display, Wayville Showgrounds
- Lunch, Rothman’s Theatre, Wayville Showgrounds
- View Children’s dance and floral floats, Main Grandstand, Wayville Showgrounds
- Visit to Aberfoyle Park High School, Aberfoyle Park
- Private dinner, HMY BRITANNIA
- Reception given by the South Australian Government and the City of Adelaide, Adelaide Town Hall
- Overnight – HMY BRITANNIA
AM
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Adelaide and arrive Whyalla
- The Queens opens the town foreshore redevelopment, Whyalla
- Garden party, Ada Ryan Gardens, Whyalla
PM
- Lunch, Whyalla Council Chamber
- Visit to Yeltana Nursing Home, Whyalla
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Whyalla and arrive Adelaide
- Private dinner, HMY BRITANNIA
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
- Overnight – HMY BRITANNIA
AM
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
- Holds Investiture Ceremony, HMY BRITANNIA
- Visit to Port Adelaide Lighthouse, Port Adelaide
- Inspects Colonial Guard and views Defence display, Fort Glanville
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- Lunch, HMY BRITANNIA
- Ceremonial Farewell, Adelaide Airport
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Adelaide for overseas