About the Royal Yacht Britannia

HMY Britannia was built at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland. She was launched by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, on 16 April 1953 and commissioned on 11 January 1954. She was the...

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Diamond Queen portrait unveiled in Canberra

According to a report by the ABC, the Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, has unveiled a striking portrait of The Queen. "Only one official portrait of the Queen has been painted in her Diamond Jubilee year...

2GB’s Andrew Moore on the national history curriculum

Alarmed by the "white washing of our colonial roots", 2GB's Adnrew Moore spoke with Australians for Constitutional Monarchy Executive Director, Jai Martinkovits. "Whether you're a republican or monarchist, the fact is Australia's Head of State...

We must impart our heritage

ACM calls on the Gillard government, through its national school history curriculum, to fully recognise our heritage, including the role and function of the Australian Crown. These fundamental institutions should be understood by all...

Queen to remain on new Australian notes

ACM welcomes the report in today's The Australian, which notes that The Queen's image will remain on our $5 note. "THE Reserve Bank has been working on a top-secret project for five years to issue a new series of...

Royals keen to mingle with Hobart locals

The Mercury reported on 19 and 21 September that "Australians for Constitutional Monarchy State Convenor, Reg Watson, welcomed news the British Royals would meet with locals." "The upcoming visit will endear the pair to Hobart...

Media Reports: The Declaration of Wagga Wagga

The Daily Advertiser reported on 17 September, the unanimous calls of delegates at the Diamond Jubilee National Conference. "Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations should be entitled to ask for Royal patronage". "Delegates at the 13th annual...

ACT excitement builds ahead of Royal visit

In an article published in The Canberra Times, entitled "Dusting off the red carpet", Australians for Constitutional Monarchy ACT and region Chairman, Gary Kent, said Charles and Camilla would help to bolster support for...

Recall Elections

Anne Twomey is Professor of Constitutional Law in the Sydney University Law School. She is a leading authority on constitutional issues. In this interview with Professor David Flint, she explains the constitutional and other legal issues relating...