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The monarchy of Australia is a key component of Australia's form of government, by which a hereditary monarch serves as the country's sovereign and head of state. [1] It is a constitutional monarchy, modelled on the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy, while incorporating features unique to the constitution of Australia.
Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (which presents the Perth Royal Show) Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children (also known as Children's Hospital Westmead ) Royal Anniversary Regatta Association of NSW (also known as Australia Day Regatta Inc. )
A royal family typically includes the spouse of the reigning monarch, surviving spouses of a deceased monarch, the children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and paternal cousins of the reigning monarch, as well as their spouses. In some cases, royal family membership may extend to great grandchildren and more distant descendants of a monarch.
On 1 January 1901 Australia became a nation and dominion of the monarchy. In the latter half of the nineteenth century, public concern over intercolonial tariffs, defence and immigration led to a meeting of colonial representatives in Melbourne in 1889. Dominated by the "Father of Federation", New South Wales Premier Sir Henry Parkes, the
In Australia, various geographic locations and buildings are named after several members of the British royal family. These names highlight Australia's status as a constitutional monarchy under the British Crown and, since 1931, the Australian Crown. Those who married into the royal family are indicated by an asterisk (*).
R. RACV Royal Pines Resort; Randwick Racecourse; Royal Adelaide Golf Club; Royal Aero Club of New South Wales; Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia
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Across Australia, various monuments have been established to pay tribute to royal figures, including members of the British royal family and the contemporary Australian monarchy. These landmarks underscore the nation's identity as a constitutional monarchy within the framework of the Australian Crown .