The Royals in Australia

The Royals in Australia chronicles the British royal family's relationship with Australia through official tours and visits spanning over 150 years. From Queen Victoria's sons to the modern era, the book documents how these royal encounters shaped the connection between the monarchy and the Australian people. Through photographs, letters, and historical records, Juliet Rieden examines the preparations, protocols, and public responses surrounding each royal visit. The text includes previously unpublished material from royal archives and Australian collections, providing details about both formal ceremonies and unscripted moments. The book also explores pivotal events in Australian-British relations through the lens of royal tours, including the opening of Parliament House in 1927 and the Sydney Opera House in 1973. Rieden incorporates perspectives from those who participated in organizing these visits as well as everyday Australians who attended them. This history illustrates the evolution of Australia's national identity and its changing relationship with the British crown. The royal tours serve as markers of Australia's journey from colony to independent nation, while maintaining its constitutional monarchy status.

The book was published in October 2023, and there are limited reader reviews available. On Goodreads, it has just one rating (5/5) with no written reviews. Amazon Australia shows no customer reviews at this time. A few online blogs mention the book focuses on photos and first-hand accounts from royal visits to Australia, with particular attention to Queen Elizabeth II's tours. One reader noted the archival research and collection of historical images, while another highlighted that it helps document evolving attitudes toward the monarchy in Australia. Some criticisms centered on wanting more insight into private moments during the tours rather than just public appearances. A reader mentioned repetitive descriptions of ceremonial events. Current review stats: Goodreads: 5/5 (1 rating, 0 reviews) Amazon AU: No reviews Book Depository: No reviews Note: Given the book's recent release date, more reader reviews are likely to emerge over time.

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🏰 The book chronicles over 150 years of royal visits to Australia, from Prince Alfred's 1867 tour (the first royal visit) through to modern times 👑 Author Juliet Rieden serves as Editor-at-Large of The Australian Women's Weekly and is considered one of Australia's leading royal experts 🌏 Queen Elizabeth II made 16 official visits to Australia during her reign - more than any other monarch in history 📸 The book features numerous rare and previously unpublished photographs from the National Archives of Australia and the Australian Women's Weekly archive 🎭 During Prince Charles' 1966 visit to Australia, he performed in a school production of "Henry V" at Timbertop, the rural campus of Geelong Grammar School where he studied for two terms