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In pictures: Queen Elizabeth II in Sydney

To mark the passing of Her Royal Highness, we look back at her visits to our city.

  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died, aged 96.

    During her reign, Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia 16 times, her last visit to Australia was in 2011. She is pictured here greeting guests at Sydney Town Hall during the Royal tour of 1992.

    View in the City of Sydney Archives

    Credit: City of Sydney Archives - A-00083446

  • Queen Elizabeth II’s first visit to Sydney was in 1954

    Queen Elizabeth II was the first reigning British monarch to visit Australia. She is seen here departing Sydney Town Hall, accompanied by the Lord Mayor. Prince Phillip and the Lady Mayoress are in the background.

    View in the City of Sydney Archives

    Credit: City of Sydney Archives - A-00033024

  • Crowds welcome Queen Elizabeth II outside the Queen Victoria Building

    Queen Elizabeth II passes crowds of school children waving flags on George Street during the Royal tour in 1992. The Queen Victoria Building is in the background.

    View in the City of Sydney Archives

    Credit: City of Sydney Archives A-00042048

  • Crowds line the streets of Circular Quay, 1954

    Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip wave from the back of an open top Rolls Royce on Alfred Street in Circular Quay during the Royal tour of 1954.

    View in the City of Sydney Archives

    Credit: City of Sydney Archives - A-00077693

  • The Royal entourage on George Street

    Crowds line George Street to welcome the Royal entourage. Here we see Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II being received by then Lord Mayor Frank Sartor, Lady Mayoress Judith Fleming and other special guests in 1992.

    View in the City of Sydney Archives

    Credit: City of Sydney Archives: A-00042049

You're invited to pay tribute to the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by signing the Australian Government condolence book. Messages left in the online condolence book will be printed and forwarded to Buckingham Palace.

View more images of Queen Elizabeth II's Royal visits in the City of Sydney Archives.

Published 9 September 2022

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