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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.
Queen Elizabeth II reads a speech in Sydney, 1954. Since 1867, the British royal family has visited Australia over fifty times, with only six visits before 1954. Elizabeth II was the first reigning monarch of Australia to have set foot on Australian soil; she first did so on 3 February 1954, when she was 27 years old.
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 .
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
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. )
Royal Commission into Australian meat industry (1981–1982) [e] [6] Royal Commission of Inquiry into the activities of the Nugan Hand Group (1983–1985) [g] [6] Royal Commission on the use and effects of chemical agents on Australian personnel in Vietnam (1983–1985) [6] Royal Commission on Australia's security and intelligence agencies ...
The rank was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of Marshal of the Royal Air Force. [1] It is considered a five-star rank. It has been awarded only three times, each time as an honorary rank to a senior member of the royal family. On 2 June 1938, King George VI assumed the rank which he held until his death in 1952.
The Royal Australian Navy Memorial on Anzac Parade in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, honours the sailors who have served to protect the nation. On 10 July 1911, the Commonwealth Naval Forces were renamed the Royal Australian Navy. [1] The RAN has served, in all oceans, in conflict and peace, since then.