1974 Royal Visit program
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Timeline
Due to a snap election being called in Britain, The Queen was required to return to the UK, calling short the planned visit. Prince Philip remained and completed the visit.
Wednesday 27 February 1974
Canberra
PM
- The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by The Princess Anne, Mrs Mark Phillips and Captain Mark Philips arrive Canberra
- Ceremonial Arrival, RAAF Base, Fairbairn
- Ceremonial Welcome, City Hill
- (Separate program for The Princess Anne, Mrs Mark Phillips and Captain Mark Philips)
- The Queen receives the Prime Minister, Government House
- Dinner, Government House
- Overnight – Government House
Thursday 28 February 1974
Canberra - Sydney
AM
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
PM
- Investiture, Government House
- The Queen receives His Honour Sir Adrian Curlewis, Government House
- Luncheon, Government House
- The Queen opens Parliament, Parliament House
- Ceremonial Farewell, Fairbairn
- The Queen leaves Canberra for Overseas
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
Disclaimer: This is a summary of events and does not reflect the full details as described in the Royal Visit Program.