A selection of films, artefacts and documents from the NFSA collection showcase the life of Britain’s longest reigning monarch.

Since her very first visit to Australia in 1954 to her last in 2011, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has captivated crowds across our nation.

From Bondi Beach surf carnivals to Parliamentary openings, explore some rare footage from our collection of the Royal Family in Australia. 

'What a dream she looks ...

From the sublime to the ridiculous – take a look at Jeanne Little's televisual curated collection of merchandise commemorating the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit Brisbane in 1954, just two years after Elizabeth became Queen of England and the Commonwealth.

To mark the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, the NFSA shares newly digitised footage of Prince Philip in Australia.

In what is believed to be the earliest known surviving footage of St Kilda, this clip shows the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York at St. Kilda Pier, 6 May 1901.

Join us as we revisit a few memorable collection moments to celebrate our connection with the Royal Family and their weddings.

On 22 December 1967, only five days after his disappearance, a hastily arranged memorial service for Prime Minister Harold Holt took place at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne.