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The Queen in Australia

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.

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The Royal Family in Australia

The Royal Family have captured the hearts of Australians since the Duke and Duchess of York landed on our shores in 1927. 

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Heir to the Throne: Princess Elizabeth's speech on her 21st Birthday

In this clip from the 1947 film Heir to the Throne, Princess Elizabeth made her most famous pledge, which still rings true today: ‘I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be

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Prince Philip opens University House at the ANU in Canberra

Short film showing the opening ceremony for University House, at the Australian National University in Canberra, on 16 February 1954.

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Prince Philip opens The Mint in Canberra

A newsreel item from 1965 about His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, opening the new Royal Australian Mint in Canberra accompanied by then Treasurer, Harold Holt.

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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip in Australia

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

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Prince Philip on Meet the Press: Thoughts on The Commonwealth

Audio recording of a television broadcast of Meet Prince Philip, produced by the Nine Network's Meet the Press team, chaired by David McNicoll.

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Queen Elizabeth opens Victorian Parliament (1954)

Sir Robert Menzies' home movie collection includes this footage of the Royal tour in 1954.

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Princess Diana pictured in Australia, 1988

Close-up shot of Princess Diana in Australia for Bicentennial celebrations in 1988. Prime Minister Bob Hawke can be seen in the background.

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The Queen Returns

In February 1963, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh returned to Australia for the Jubilee Year of Canberra.