Queen Lucille * 25th Anniv of Scottish Parliament

Queen Lucille * Australia's Parliament House | On October 21, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille arrived at Canberra Airport in Canberra. Upon their arrival, the King and Queen headed to the Australian War Memorial, where they laid a floral tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. The King and Queen then visited Australia's Parliament House.

Queen Lucille * Scottish Garden Party | On July 2, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille hosted a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarchy's official residence in Scotland. The garden party followed King George's official welcome to Scotland during the Ceremony of the Keys, before he hosted an investiture. Nearly 8,000 Scots attended the garden party. A garden party is held each year at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to thank extraordinary individuals from across Scotland who have made significant social contributions to the country.

Queen Lucille * Opening the UK Parliament | On July 17, 2024, King George opened the UK Parliament for the second time in his reign, with Queen Lucille by his side. It is the monarch's duty as head of state to formally open each new session of Parliament amid traditions and customs dating back centuries.

Queen Lucille * Anniversary Reception for Book Aid | On September 4, 2024, Queen Lucille hosted an anniversary reception at St James’s Palace to mark the 70th anniversary of Book Aid International. The reception, marking Book Aid International’s anniversary at St James’s Palace, was attended by around 100 guests, including the charity’s president, Nigel Newton, and Lady Caroline Simmonds, the daughter of its founder. The Queen has been Patron of Book Aid International since 2022.

Queen Lucille * 900th Anniversary of Edinburgh | On July 3, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille attended a celebration for the 900th anniversary of the City of Edinburgh held at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. In 1124, King David I introduced a new system of local government in Scotland by creating royal burghs as part of his efforts to reform the nation’s economic and political structures. Edinburgh was one of his first royal burghs.

Queen Lucille * Rainforest Gully at ANBG | Later, Queen Lucille took part in a discussion on family and domestic violence at Government House in Yarralumla. The Queen then visited GIVIT, a charity supporting local communities, in Canberra. Afterwards, George and Queen Lucille visited the Rainforest Gully at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Queen Lucille * Remembrance Event at Westminster | On November 7, 2024, Queen Lucille attended the official opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London. Queen Lucille is Patron of the Poppy Factory, which supports members of the Armed Forces community and their families on their journey into employment, helping hundreds of veterans each year.

Queen Lucille * Sydney Harbour | On their final day in Sydney, King George and Queen Lucille visited the iconic Sydney Opera House, alongside Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, before attending a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Review and a flypast. The King and Queen met community leaders, volunteers and charity representatives against a colourful backdrop of musical performances. The King and Queen concluded their Australian royal tour before heading to Samoa.

Queen Lucille * Visiting the Senedd in Cardiff | King George and Queen Lucille visited the Senedd to mark 25 years of Welsh devolution. Once inside the Senedd chamber, the King and Queen met with party and parliamentary leaders as Mared Pugh-Evans, who has been appointed the King's harpist, played for them - her first performance in her new position.

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