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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 18, 1963

Page

3

The Royal Visit 1963 Begins in Canberra

The Queen and the Duke arrive in Canberra to begin a five week tour of Australia. Canberra marks the capital’s 50th anniversary as the royal couple travel to major cities and remote towns, with seven days at sea aboard Britannia and a focus on the Snowy Mountains Scheme.

Canberra Fiji New Zealand Australia Commonwealth Sydney Perth Adelaide Darwin Parliament House Far Kununurra Khancoban Cabramurra Snowy Alice Springs Katherine Broome Cieraldion Britannia Melbourne Hobart Brisbane Snowy Mountains Outback South Australia Elizabeth

Elizabeth II a Queen of Duty and Public Service

The article outlines the early life and education of Elizabeth II born April 21 1926 in London as heir to the throne. details her upbringing at royal homes, royal duties from age 14, and public service roles including charity work and youth participation. It notes her 1945 ATS service, 1947 South Africa tour, 1947 engagement to Philip Mountbatten, and 1950s royal duties and accession.

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