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Wed, October 19, 2011
by Virginia Anne Lyon

Royal visits — now and then

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be in Australia from 19-28 October. While her visit will culminate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth, the itinerary for the Queen and her husband Prince Phillip is a busy one, and in just eight days they will spend time and attend official functions in Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne.

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Much work was done inside the House as well to accommodate the Queen. The President of the Senate’s Suite was converted to a sitting and changing room for the duration of her visit. This drawing shows the suggested furniture for the room.

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