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H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh Attend a Church Service in Canberra, Australia (VIDEO)

This morning in Canberra, Australia Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were at St. John’s Church to attend a service.   After the service the queen and the duke met with hundreds of well-wishers came out to see them.

Later in the afternoon, the royal couple attended a luncheon in their honor at the Government House in Canberra.  Tomorrow Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh will travel to Brisbane, Australia.

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Photo courtesy of: Daylife/A. Coppel/Pool

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H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh Visit Australia: Day Three (VIDEOS)

On October 21, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II delivered a speech in the Great Hall at an invitation-only parliamentary reception held at the Government House in Canberra.

In her speech, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has expressed admiration for people who showed courage during a “difficult year” of heavy flooding in Australian towns and a devastating earthquake in New Zealand’s second largest city.  She also spoke about the dozens of Australian armed forces in Afghanistan who have lost their lives, and the two soldiers who were awarded the Victoria Cross. After her speech Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh had a chance to speak one on one with many of the guests at the reception.

And, finally Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sat down with Prime Minister Julia Gillard and then Opposition Leader Tony Abbott at the Government House.  Meanwhile, the Duke of Edinburgh presented three Australians the World Fellow Award during a small ceremony also held at the Government House.

To watch videos as well as to view photos from today’s event please click the links below:

 Sources: AP and The Herald Sun

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/T. Blackwood/AFP

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British Royal Family News Regarding The Princess Royal

On October 19, 2011, the Princess Royal opened the Antarctic photo exhibition at the Queen’s Gallery in London.  This exhibit:

…marks the centenary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s expedition to the South Pole, tells a story of heroism, bravery – and ultimately of tragedy, that has mesmerised generations.

It brings together a collection of the photographs presented to King George V by the official photographers from Scott’s expedition of 1910-13 and Ernest Shackleton’s expedition in 1914-16, and unique artefacts, such as the flag given to Scott by Queen Alexandra and taken to the Pole.

To read more about the exhibit as well as to view a photo of the Princess Royal please click here. 

Source: Royalcollection.org.uk

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh Visit the Floriade Flower Festival in Canberra, Australia (VIDEO)

On October 20, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Floriade Flower Festival in Canberra, Australia. Hundreds of locals cheered and waved from the banks of Lake Burley Griffin as the royal couple arrived to the festival by boat. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh also had a chance to tour the grounds of Government House in Canberra this afternoon as well as attend a tree planting ceremony.

Click the links below to watch a video as well as to view photos.

Source: ABC Australia

Photo courtesy of: Zimbio/Pool

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H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh Have Arrived in Australia (VIDEO)

On October 19, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Canberra, Australia to begin their 11-day official visit to the lovely land down under.

Upon their arrival the royal couple were met by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Governor-General Quentin Bryce and ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher as well as hundreds of well-wishers. After a 21-gun salute the royal anthem and the Australian national anthem were played then it was time to met the people who have waited for hours to see Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  The royal couple will visit various cities throughout the country including Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

To watch a video of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh’s arrival as well as to view photos please click the links below:

Photo courtesy of: Zimbio/Pool Sources: ABC.au

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British Royal Family News Regarding The Duke of Cambridge and The Prince of Wales (VIDEO)

The Duke of Cambridge, patron of the Fields in Trust, recently recorded a video message regarding this charity which seeks to “… protect outdoor recreational spaces in communities all across the country…”  To learn more about the Fields in Trust please visit their official website here. 

On October 15, 2011, The Prince of Wales, Duke of Rothesay (as he is known in Scotland) unveiled a statue commemorating the Gordon Highlanders regiment.  Click here to watch a video news clip.

Source: Royal.gov.uk

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Peter and Autumn Phillips News: New Baby Due in March! Plus, News About the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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Twitter has been a buzz this afternoon with the latest British royal family news… Autumn Phillips, wife of Peter Phillips (Queen Elizabeth II’s first grandson), is pregnant with their second child.  According to the BBC’s Peter Hunt, via Buckingham Palace, the baby is due sometime in March 2012.  Source BBC News

A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were “delighted” at the news. ~ BBC News

 

And, finally the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a charity gala held at St. James’s Palace in London.  To view photos please click here.