Royalty on the lake

A couple more photos of the Queen's visit from my friend Robyn (thanks Robyn!). These ones were taken on Thursday, as the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were travelling on the Admiral's Barge from Government House (the residence of the Governor General, and where the Queen stays in Canberra) to a special viewing of Floriade at Commonwealth Park.

The Queen is in town

If you're in Australia, it's a little difficult to NOT know that Queen Elizabeth II is in town. This is her 16th official visit since her coronation tour in 1954. Her Majesty arrived in Canberra on Wednesday evening, to be greeted by all the usual official guests and two children from each school in the ACT. My friend Robyn's daughter was chosen as one of the two from our school, and Robyn has generously shared her photos of the occasion.

Governor General Quentin Bryce greeting Queen Elizabeth II on arrival.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard, with ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher just behind her.