Queen Elizabeth II At The Opening Of Federal Parliament
1954Photograph taken at the opening of Federal Parliament. Several rows of members standing. Queen Elizabeth II in a long frock with a train, garter sash and tiara is followed by Prince Phillip in a white naval uniform. Dorothy Tangney can be seen standing behind the Queen.
Queen Elizabeth II opened the Third Session of the 20th Australian Federal Parliament in Canberra on February 15, 1954, during her historic first visit to Australia as the reigning monarch. This event marked a significant moment as she was the first reigning sovereign to open an Australian Parliament.
Details
Details
Written on rear [Queen opening Parliament 1954/33267].
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 04.102'.
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Source: Claremont Museum 04.102
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