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1986 Royal Visit

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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Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh step out of a car in front of the National Naval Memorial
The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh arrive for the unveiling of National Naval Memorial Monday 3 March 1986

Timeline

  • PM

    • 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

    AM

    • 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

  • Canberra - Sydney

    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

  • Sydney - Parramatta - Richmond - Melbourne

    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
  • PM

    • 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)

    PM

    • 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

  • Whyalla - Adelaide

    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

    PM

    • Lunch, HMY BRITANNIA
    • Ceremonial Farewell, Adelaide Airport
    • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Adelaide for overseas