Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022 Archives

Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Adrian Maso marches with the Commonwealth contingent during the Queen’s funeral procession. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Royal Air Force Sergeant Jimmy Wise.

More than just a ceremonial sword

30/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1802 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

A sword is used for ceremonial purposes to display power or authority, but one sword carried during the Queen’s funeral procession

The Commonwealth contingent, made up of Australian, Canadian and New Zealand military personnel, marches on the procession route during the Queen’s state funeral in London. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson and Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.

Aussies’ emotional farewell to the Queen

20/09/202220/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2700 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

In an emotional farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 39 members of the Australian Defence Force, along with troops

Corporal Dominique Lopreti from the Army School of Ordinance at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Service for the Queen makes soldier’s family proud

20/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1714 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC)

On a cool overcast day at the Army Training Centre Pirbright in England, more than 100 personnel from Australia, New

Sapper Alistair Wilson from the School of Military Engineering at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Moment in time this soldier will never forget

20/09/202225/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1459 Views 0 Comments Holsworthy Barracks, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022, School of Military Engineering

Being selected as one of 40 ADF personnel to travel to London to be part of the Commonwealth contingent for

The Commonwealth contingent marching as part the official farewell to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London. Photo by NZDF Corporal Dillon Anderson.

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Commonwealth contingent proud to march at Queen’s funeral

20/09/202220/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2955 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel have completed their farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London overnight,

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales speak with Australian Army officer Captain Joshua Downs, who will march in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral on 19 September. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

ADF News UK

ADF UK contingent meet new Prince of Wales

17/09/202217/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2174 Views 1 Comment Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed their gratitude to Australian Defence Force members training for Monday’s funeral service

Captain Mark McConnell meets the Queen on board the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1986. Story by Captain Mark McConnell.

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Captain’s personal interactions with good-humoured Queen

16/09/202225/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1683 Views 1 Comment Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Memories of Queen Elizabeth II will be cherished by the many privileged to meet and mix with her during her

Members of the HMAS Perth ceremonial guard stand at attention during an official reception for the Exercise Kakadu 2022 opening ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Kakadu opens with remembrance and respect

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1625 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Perth, Indigenous, Navy Band, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Exercise Kakadu 2022 has been officially opened in Darwin with a reception steeped in tradition, remembrance and respect. CAPTION: Members

Members of Australia's Federation Guard fire a M2A2 howitzer ceremonial gun during a 96-gun salute held at Parliament House in Canberra to honour the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Photo: byCorporal Cameron Pegg.

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Australia’s 96-gun salute for Her Majesty The Queen

16/09/202217/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2952 Views 1 Comment Australia’s Federation Guard, King Charles III, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Her Majesty The Queen passed away on September 8, 2022. CAPTION: Members of Australia’s Federation Guard fire a M2A2 howitzer

Leading Seaman Cameron Green at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Honoured to take part

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1568 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Slow-marching through the streets of London in a dress rehearsal for next week’s royal funeral procession is an experience one

Royal Australian Air Force firefighter Leading Aircraftwoman Carla Russell at Wellington Barracks, London. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo: byCorporal John Solomon.

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Proud to perform solemn duty

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1078 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

On Monday, Leading Aircraftwoman Carla Russell will take part in a ceremonial duty in the United Kingdom for the second

Australian Defence Force Academy midshipmen and officer cadets make up the Guard for the opening of Parliament House on May 9, 1988. Captain Jayne Craig’s white uniform reflects the Queen's pink outfit. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

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Naval officers remember another Royal day

16/09/202225/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1112 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Three naval officers have recalled their unforgettable experience of the day new Parliament House opened and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

The commonwealth contingent passes Buckingham Palace during an early morning rehearsal for the Queen's funeral procession. Photo supplied by New Zealand Defence Force.

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ADF and NZDF rehearse for Queen’s funeral

16/09/202216/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2930 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Forty Australian Defence Force and 24 New Zealand Defence Force personnel will represent our Southern Hemisphere nations in the United

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New Zealand Defence Force marks passing of Queen Elizabeth II

09/09/202211/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2260 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Buckingham Palace released a statement just after 6:30pm local time on Thursday 8 September 2022 – 3:30am Friday in Sydney

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II inspects Australia's Federation Guard after she arrived at Canberra Airport during a visit to Australia in 2011. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Leigh Cameron.

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Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

09/09/202212/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2045 Views 0 Comments Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Buckingham Palace released a statement just after 6:30pm local time on Thursday 8 September 2022 – 3:30am Friday in Sydney