Prime Minister John Curtin believed appointing a member of the royal family would improve chances Britain maintained its commitment to Australia’s defence during World War II.
Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester: Australia’s First Royal Governor-General
Podcast: India and Bhutan Visit, King Carl Gustaf & Prince Charles’ Garden Rescue
Mexican President arrives in Denmark, King Carl Gustaf in Australia, William and Kate visit India and Bhutan, Queen Elizabeth's letter goes on sale and Prince Charles' garden rescue! Danish Royal Family Queen Margrethe II, Prince Consort Henrik and members of the Danish Royal Family welcome Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and First Lady Angélica Rivera at Copenhagen…
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New Book: The Birthday Crown
A delightful new children's book has been published to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday. The Birthday Crown, written by children's author Davide Cali, opens with the Master of Ceremonies overseeing the preparations at Buckingham Palace, as the Queen searches for the perfect crown to wear on her birthday. We hope that children and adults alike…
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Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Stamps
Australia Post is releasing two new stamps to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday on 21 April 2016. The Queen was born on 21 April 1926, the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth), and was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. However, the Queen's birthday is…
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Prince Philip: ‘I’m The World’s Most Experienced Plaque Unveiler’
The Duke of Edinburgh officially unveiled a plaque for new barracks named in his honour at the Ministry of Defence Lyneham in Wiltshire during an official visit on 11 March 2016.
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Podcast: Prince Philip, Support English Tourism & Queen Elizabeth II on Same-Sex Marriage
Prince Philip in fine form, Prince Charles urges Britons to support local tourism, the Queen's views on Same-Sex Marriage and more.
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte on Holidays in French Alps
Kensington Palace has released these lovely photos of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George.
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Podcast: Royal Baby, 90th Birthday China, Prince Harry & Danish Royal Visit
New prince for Sweden, 90th birthday china, Prince Harry's visit to Nepal, King Carl XVI Gustaf heads to Melbourne, Danish royal visit and sad news from Romania.
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Podcast: The Servant Queen, Swedish Jubilee Stamps, My Big Day & Prince William
A new railway line is named in the Queen's honour, the Queen's faith, Swedish Jubilee celebrations, a fairytale party with a real princess and Prince William juggles work.
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Podcast: Young Minds Matter, 90th Birthday & Lillehammer Youth Olympic Games
An exhibition focusing on William Shakespeare, a 90th birthday party fit for a Queen, the Duchess of Cambridge's temporary newsroom, a royal wedding anniversary and the Lillehammer 2016 Youth Winter Olympic Games.
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