1992 Royal Visit program
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Timeline
Tuesday 18 February 1992
Sydney
PM
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive Sydney Airport
- Ceremonial Arrival, Sydney Airport
- Overnight – Admiralty House
Wednesday 19 February 1992
Sydney
PM
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh receive the Governor of New South Wales and Mrs Sinclair
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
- Reception for news media, Admiralty House
- The Queens receives the Prime Minister, Admiralty House
- Dinner given by the Prime Minister and Mrs Keating, Kirribilli House
- Overnight – Admiralty House
Thursday 20 February 1992
Sydney
AM
- Investiture of Dame Joan Sutherland OM AC DBE, Admiralty House
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
PM
- Luncheon given by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Sydney Town Hall
- Ceremonial Welcome, Parliament House, Sydney
- The Queen opens the 50th Parliament of NSW, Parliament House, Sydney
- Civic Reception, Sydney Town Hall
- Dinner given by the Governor and Mrs Sinclair, Government House, New South Wales
- Overnight – Admiralty House
Friday 21 February 1992
Sydney - Dubbo - Sydney
AM
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Sydney and arrive Dubbo
- Arrive Dubbo City Centre and met by Official Party
- Visit to School of Distance Education
PM
- Luncheon given by the Premier and Mrs Greiner, Dubbo War Memorial Civic Centre
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh, Williamtown – Sydney)
- Tour of Western Plains Zoo
- The Queen leaves Dubbo and arrives Sydney
- Overnight – Admiralty House
Saturday 22 February 1992
Sydney
AM
- Garden Party given by the Governor and Mrs Sinclair, Government House New South Wales
PM
- The Queen opens the “Paddock Grandstand”, Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick
- Luncheon and horse race viewing, Royal Randwick Racecourse
- Dinner for Vice-Regal representatives, Admiralty House
- Overnight – Admiralty House
Sunday 23 February 1992
Sydney
AM
- Church Service, St Andrew’s Cathedral
- Unveil Sculpture commemorating the founding of the City of Sydney, Sydney Square
- Visit to the Victoria Cross Memorial and meet with Victoria Cross recipients, Queen Victoria Building
PM
- Visit to National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour
- Luncheon given by the Premier and Mrs Greiner, National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour
- Household Dinner / Overnight – Admiralty House
Monday 24 February 1992
Sydney - Canberra
AM
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Sydney and arrive Canberra
- Parliamentary Reception, Australian Parliament House
PM
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
- Household Luncheon, Government House
- The Queen opens Bonython Primary School
- Reception jointly given by the Australian Capital Territory Branches of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Order of Australia Association and Order of the British Empire Association, Hyatt Hotel Canberra
- Presents The Queen’s medal for Poetry to Mrs Judith Wright McKinney, Government House
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh receive the Prime Minister and Mrs Hawke, Government House
- State Dinner given by the Governor-General and Mrs Hayden, Government House
- Overnight – Government House
Tuesday 25 February 1992
Adelaide
AM
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Canberra and arrive Adelaide
PM
- State Luncheon co–hosted by the Premier of South Australia and Mrs Bannon, and the Lord Mayor of Adelaide and Lady Mayoress, Adelaide Town Hall
- (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
- The Queen opens the Lion Arts Centre
- Afternoon Tea with the Governor of South Australia, Government House Adelaide
- Ceremonial Farewell, Adelaide Airport
- (The Duke of Edinburgh remains for separate program in Australia)
- The Queen leaves Adelaide for overseas
Disclaimer: This is a summary of events and does not reflect the full details as described in the Royal Visit Program.